XS Apps Intern Review

by BMW Group

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyable, great atmosphere and plenty of chances to advance your skills.

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

    • No 'make the tea' type jobs for students in the department. You are respected as a colleague and treated as any member of the team would be. It helps if you get involved with the office banter too!

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

    • Very helpful, as I was shaky at best with programming when I started I was given help whenever it was needed and was up to speed in no time.

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

    • There are always things to do even during gaps between projects, be willing to help others out or work outside your comfort zone to learn a few things.

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

    • I was given my own projects as well as parts on larger company wide projects. Even trusted to travel from location to location on my own to carry out system installations.

    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 can honestly say I learned more on this placement that I did in my first two years of university. My grades have gone from an average around mid 50s-60 to 80+

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although the team were very busy there was always time for some banter and there were always pranks being played and jokes being sent around to keep the mood light.

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

    • The placement was highly organised and the company are well accustomed to having a student in their departments.

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

    • The company invested a lot of time in developing my skills during my time there.

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

    • Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • As I have moved universities I am back in year 2 so have not looked into this.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were regular social events within the students ranging from a few drinks in the nights to a regular football fixture.

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

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Oxford is quite expensive and not my cup of tea for a night out, as it is a fair bit quieter than the places I am used to. However there are loads of nice pubs and eateries and most places are very welcoming.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was busy every night after work participating in sport or training in a local gym, and with 2 universities nearby there are plenty of opportunities to join a club.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering

South East

February 2013

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