Bespoke Designer Review

by BMW Group UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really love it, Rolls Royce is a great company producing the best car in the all world but everything in a nice and peaceful atmosphere. I can learn a lot more than at school, specially by working with craftsmen.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Really nice atmosphere in the office, a great and young team. Quick and easy integration.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Not a lot of guidance but a lot of projects to work on with a large degree of freedom. A lot of confidence between people.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I'm really busy but I can touch to a lot of specialties with responsibility so I never get bored or annoyed. Really exciting work.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • More I progress in the internship, more I get responsibility so it's really encouraging.

    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 learn skills that I couldn't learn anywhere else, specially by working with craftsmen. Everything is concrete so I learn a way more than at school.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Peaceful and a lot of solidarity between people

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I received the contract a bit late, some issues of communication with the HR at first, probably because it's a big company and there is a lot to manage. But since everything was done properly.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I work really hard on my weaknesses with specific work that my manager expect from me, so it's good

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • it seems to be possible to get a job contract after the internship

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • there is a few other students in the company, usually really kind people

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • England is very expensive, specially public transport and alcohol....

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • a few pubs but everything closes early, not so fun

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • depends on you and the money you have

    4/5
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South East

August 2015

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