Training Administrator Review

by BMW Group

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my placement with the company because I was learning and earning at the same time. I believe the colleagues and tasks were of importance and challenging made the placement more enjoyable.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was placed in a major role within the organisation, with weekly reviews where I gained recognition from my manager. Working as a member of the department I felt encouraged to do more and the work that was completed was ackowledged.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I had a weekly 1:1 review and a 3 month appraisal system. At each of these I received feedback with good attributes listed along with room for improvement. My manager and team supported me in my development throughout the placement very well.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was busy throughout the majority of my placement, with room for a breather from time to time.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a massive responsibility within the company which put me in charge of training delivery of a vital department, which the business was demanding. This enabled me to work as an individual and as part of a team through leading meetings and presentations.

    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 believe that my confidence, presentation, organisational, stress management and team building skills developed will assist me in my final year at Oxford Brookes University and help me finding work thereafter.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The general atmosphere in the office was upbeat, we were always interacting with one another having a laugh while completing tasks to deadlines.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The placement was organised, However, I was moved from one placement to another which made me feel unsettled

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I had a lot of support mechanisms which reduced the amount of training and investments that were made in me. I did receive some basic training in Excel and the in built systems BMW currently use. Furthermore, the first month of me joining the company I was very supportive and gradually allowed me to learn along the way.

    4/5

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

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I have heard that I made a very good impact in the company, along with the company requiring students with ambition and a graduate placement and apprenticeship schemes the future looks promising.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The social scene was good; we had an event’s organiser which presented us with leaving parties, birthday parties and festive evenings out.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The cost of living in the Oxford area is reasonable, I lived at home which made it cheaper than most. The average student said that some aspects of living was quite expensive but generally worth it.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The night life I heard was good; again living in Oxford I was aware of clubs, but being a Muslim girl didn't really participate with these activities.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, myself and some of the girls from the office went out on a regular basis to local shopping centres and cafe's to relax and do some retail therapy.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations

South East

November 2012


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