Future Launch Steering Intern Review

by BMW Group

Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the ability to experience all parts of production and being involved in future projects. Didnt enjoy lack of work at times.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Majority of the time everyone treated me as a full-time employee, made several friends within the large intern community and my team.

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

    • Management were always available for meaningful support and guidance whenever required.

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

    • My role largely depended on frequency of upcoming future projects, and their state of completion. I was never too busy to the point of feeling I was unable to finish my work, however there were moments where I was bored. Particularly after returning from lockdown.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a high degree of responsibility when doing important project work for future projects. However on a daily/ consistent basis this responsibility was much smaller.

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

    • For my degree te ammount of skills were minimal. If anything, I increased my knowledge of excel. For my professional life, however I gained a range of skills such as professional communication, presentation skills, team-work, etc..

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was always a professional environment, however colleagues were always having light hearted conversations, and everyone was friendly with each other.

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

    • Very well organized. Slight hiccup that the job description on the application website was very vague,.

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

    • I did not participate in many training schemes as part of my role.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Given the very high ammount of interns employed by the plant every year, the likelihood of getting re employed is low. However with the skills acquired, particularly knowledge of company culture, chances of getting a job after are theoretically amplified.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nearly 100 student interns per year, so large community, socials every week. Within assembly where I was stationed, the ten of us would always get together outside of work. Made some great friends along the year.

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

    • Oxford is an expensive area to live in general, socialising event costs are on par with London. However it is a lot easier to cycle everywhere, saving you a lot in public transport.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Oxford is a student town so there is a great nightlife during term time. However these places can be a bit far from the plant itself.

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

    • Weekly socials with all the interns, weekly football as well which I always participated.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2020

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