Function Integration Review

by BMW Group UK

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The working atmosphere at Rolls Royce motorcars was very enjoyable with great colleagues and interesting tasks

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Valued quite highly and used in for various versatile tasks.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager was very supportive throughout the year always happy to help.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There were times during shutdowns and other occassions where I wish I had more workload. However during buildphases and other periods for the company it was very very busy.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Some responsibility was given to me however it was still only enough for a student

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It will be very helpful as it has helped me integrate into a professional working environment and has greatly developed my communication and most of all my ability to structurally solve problems.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere in the office is very relaxed due to the friendly nature of the colleagues. It was also a very fu working enivronment due to people's humour!

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The beginning especially was very badly organised as we started during a shutdown where no vehicles were being manufactured. As the year went on the organisation took care of itself as people would approach you with tasks once they knew you were more capable.

    2/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There were some opportunities for training however these were considered more as workshops and as a a result no certification was distributed. The opportunity to visit the BMW Plant in Leipzig as well as testing vehicles at millbrook was a great experience.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • To me the prospect of returning to a job role at the company is quite appealing. However I am put off by the lack of progression as all higher up positions are usually filled by members of other BMW plants

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Due to a large number of students (20-25) there was a great social aspect to the industrial placement year

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Chichester is a very small city and due to lack of competition the prices are borderline extortionate especially considering the fact that there is not much to do to entertain yourself.

    1/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There are many bars in town however due to the cathedral everything shuts at 12. In terms of nightlife the only places to go were Thursdays (which has now been closed down) and Sheikhs which were both not very good

    1/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • For the first half of the placement it was quite quiet however the last 6 months have been filled with regular activities on a weekly basis.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2015


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