Project Planning Review

by BMW Group

Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Team, tasks, surroundings were excellent. Covid was the only thing that got into my way. I enjoyed every single task and day on site.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Every question I have asked, was accepted and always answered with patience and in depth. I didnt feel like an intern but more like a normal team member.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Both my supervisors have been very friendly and helped me along the internship go gain valuable insights and expertise.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Obviously, when working from home due to COVID, I have had a rough start. on boarding and all the processes explained online was challenging. Although, my managers managed keeping me busy and when I arrived back to the plant, I had the chance to choose by myself how much I want to work.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As mentioned earlier, I didn't feel like I was an intern but more like a normal team member. Hence, I was given the opportunity to deal with a lot responsibility which I enjoyed very much so.

    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 have gained interpersonal skills along with professional skills like working with Microsoft Excel Macros (VBA), MAPP, IPS-Q and many other systems

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Very relaxed but also professional when needed. I think that is exactly what an atmosphere should be like in an office

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • As mentioned, my internship began during the commencement of COVID. Thus, my start was a little bit rocky but nevertheless, I felt like being in good hands.

    5/5

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

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Unfortunately, the industry does not allow a big capacity of new starters. However, if given the chance to be employed in this company, one should really consider this as an unusual opportunity which not many are given.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Chichester isnt the cheapest place to live in, however, with RR salary, things worked out well.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Due to COVID, not many clubs were open before I left

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Go cart, snooker, pubs, Goodwood motor circuit, west-wittering beach

    3/5

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Automotive Engineering

South West

August 2020


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