HR Intern Review

by BMW Group

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my year at BMW, I was given lots of great projects and the team were amazing.

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

    • No one in the Group treated you as an 'intern' or beneath them.

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

    • Was given good support, however also encouraged you to use your initiative.

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

    • Fluctuated depending on projects, but there was always something to be getting on with.

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

    • Throughout the year the responsibility given was increased, however there was always someone to ask if you were stuck.

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

    • Having never worked in an office environment before I believe the skills I learnt here, even basic excel skills etc will be incredibly useful especially after uni

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team I worked with were all very friendly and there was a good atmosphere in our office.

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

    • I had several projects planned for me to get involved in and there was plenty of work for me to do.

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

    • Went on a training course, also had the opportunity to go on learn @ works.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • It seems like a great place to work! Especially with the changing culture. However I would like to try working for another company after uni

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lunches with the team and fellow interns. But not much social scene

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home and commuted so never really experienced the costs of living and socialising there.

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

    • It was a small town so only a couple of pubs.

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

    • There was the football tournament which involved international travel.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Human Resources

Scotland

August 2015

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