Function Integration Review
by BMW Group UK
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.4
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The Company
3.2
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The Culture
2.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The working atmosphere at Rolls Royce motorcars was very enjoyable with great colleagues and interesting tasks
Valued quite highly and used in for various versatile tasks.
My manager was very supportive throughout the year always happy to help.
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.
Some responsibility was given to me however it was still only enough for a student
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.
The Company
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!
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.
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.
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
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
The Culture
Due to a large number of students (20-25) there was a great social aspect to the industrial placement year
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.
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
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.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South East
August 2015
