E/E Product and Process Planning Student Review

by BMW Group UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • More than I bargained for.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Just like a full-time employee.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Industrial mentor from day 1, two months hands-on training, additional training events throughout placement year.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • My calendar started to populate very quickly, but with balanced workload.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Same a full-time employee.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I managed to improve a lot of employability skills, useful for my personal development.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Regular open-office activities and atmosphere.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Induction week and initial training proved sufficient as an internal framework.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I am currently with sponsorship for my final year.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Sponsorship and hands on training give you an advantage for future employment.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Regular get together events were organised.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Oxford is a very expensive city to live in.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • As above

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Many opportunities, but high cost.

    3/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2014


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