Product Strategy Intern Review

by BMW Group

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Working in the Product Department was an incredible pleasure! I was able to experience multiple areas of the company.

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

    • I felt incredibly valued. I was given full responsibility of a wide variety of tasks.

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

    • Constant support was available, not once did I feel like a burden. My manager always had time for me.

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

    • After I started to get settled into the role, I became very busy with lots of different tasks. I was very busy, but I never felt overwhelmed.

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

    • As stated above, I had my own projects and tasks to run. As long as I completed my work, I was given full reign of how I wanted to work the projects.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I believe my communication, presentation and confidence skills all increased. This will assist me not only in my future studies, but also in my careers after university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was relaxed, but at the same time, focused.

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

    • The work placement was very well organised. I received a 3 week handover period with the previous Intern, this was perfect as it allowed me to ask the 'silly questions' and get a small understanding of my role.

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

    • I did not receive any official 'training' however people from many departments were willing to explain their roles and the way in which they work within the company.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am looking forward to applying for the Graduate Scheme at Rolls-Royce, however due to the current climate, a permanent role is difficult to 'walk in to'.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes definately! Myself and another intern created the 'Intern Committee' where we arranged many different social events, and visits to other parts of BMW Group withing England.

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

    • The south of the country is a little more expensive than what I was used to. However it was never an issue.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Chichester is a very small city with many bars and pubs, however the nightlife is very little.

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

    • Yes, departmental activities were arranged throughout the year.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2017

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