Placement Year Review at Robert Bosch

The Role

Role Description

Supporting product manager with admin work. Working with manager on projects such as quarterly promotions, competitor analysis, mulitple tendors, product launches.
Liasing with creative agencies and working with the in-house design department to create catalogues and POS.
Organising and running internal and external events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Chance to take on alot of projects and responsibilty if you are able.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

A very busy department

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good work crowd + alot of English and German students

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Systems training + German lessons

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• National Travel
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Always a opportunity if you work hard enough. A graduate scheme is run, but not widely advertised in the UK

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

London area = high prices

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Central london on the doorstep

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Alot of interns at Bosch around 40.

Review 13/15 for Robert Bosch

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