IT Integration and Applications Intern Review

I was responsible in my role for maintaining the users within our SAP system. In addition to this, I would create and raise product orders for our cost center. Also, I handled project management in integration and found replacements for existing outdated applications that were standard within BMW Group. I would align with my colleagues daily to split up workloads and I was responsible for preparing our weekly team meeting.

I have learnt many new skills in my time here, as well as developing my soft skills considerably. I have learnt how to use a bespoke SAP system, in a variety of different transactions. I have developed skills in steering and leading projects, and I have a much better understanding of communication within the workplace in many different aspects, such as workplace etiquette, customer interaction, colleague interaction and an opportunity to practice my German.

I was given a significant amount of responsibility during my internship. I felt during my role, that I was valued as a member of my team and took on real projects from both Applications and Integration handling our incoming requests. I was trusted to get on with work without frequent steering, and that if I did need support, that I would involve my colleagues.

I have received exemplary support throughout my internship. My colleagues were quick to respond and happy to support with any queries I had throughout the year. I was expected to make mistakes while learning and a positive environment was upheld where I was able to gain support when it was needed.

The company culture was positive, different departments within the company are happy to help and collaborate under the 'one family' mantra. I felt that my colleagues were supportive regardless of if they were my team members, or wider BMW colleagues.

I wholeheartedly enjoyed my internship. I learnt so many different skills and had a really supportive team that made working enjoyable and rewarding.

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To show honesty and accountability. Your manager would want to see that you are dependable in addition to technically skilled, and being able to admit when you don't know something is a very desirable trait. Attitude can make a big difference to the outcome of an interview and so try to keep this in mind when answering interview questions.