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BMW Group UK

Engineering Change Coordination Intern Review

at BMW Group UK

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

Oxford

Review Submitted: June 2023

Overall Rating

4.1 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
2/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Compiling reports and engaging with departmental stakeholders to ensure preparations for upcoming changes as carried out as desired. Communication of ongoing changes for alignment purposes.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was integrated into the team from day one and treated as an equal which empowered my to take responsibility for my own topics and carry them through to completion. This has been a hugely beneficial developmental experience as having ownership within real world scenarios facilitates a hands-on learning approach.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Improved business communication. Understood the criticality of alignment within stakeholder negotiations. Developed strategical planning to solve complex problems.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My colleagues and manager were very happy to offer advice and assistance whenever I required but they always considered and respected my views and enabled me to go on my own learning journey each time.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Within my direct team the culture was excellent as we trusted each other and enjoyed working together. There was a slight disconnect to the wider company culture due to corporate structures but that was still a positive experience
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement for three reasons. I was given many opportunities to be involved in valuable work and develop professionally based upon those experiences. I was also able to further my understanding of which parts of manufacturing roles I particularly enjoyed and so would want to experience further in a future career. Finally the working culture particularly of my local team made coming to work good fun.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at BMW Group UK
2/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK
It is a very good insight into the UK automotive manufacturing industry where you will develop and enjoy the work. The follow on opportunities are not quite as exciting because the potential for dynamic early career development is missing
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