Product Management Assistant Review
at BMW Group UK
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Farnborough, Hampshire
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Run competitor analysis, of our cars against competitor cars looking at pricing and specification as well as volumes ordered by customers. Manage a fleet of vehicles ensuring that they are maintained and presentable
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme, especially being a car nerd, being part of the team which brings cars to market is really special. The team that I work with is extremely friendly as well
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed my presentation skills as well as product knowledge on cars in our range. Time and workload management to meet the requirements of the business
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is well structured, with my team being aware of my study needs and workload that I have both in work and outside of work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is extremely supportive, with regular catch-ups to check my workload with work and uni. If needed I can take 1/2 a day to catch up on any uni work prior to submission
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My training provider, depending on the lecturer has different levels of support. Some understand that we both work and study full time whereas others believe that uni should come first over your job.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification provides me with some theoretical knowledge behind the way that some things are structured within the business
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
The business regularly holds different sports teams which you can take part in as well as charity initiatives such as quiz nights and sponsored walks where you can get to know other people around the business
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Such an amazing business to work for with loads of different business areas who help to run the company as well as the amazing benefits that you get.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Be genuine in your interview and remember that the interviewers are not their to judge you they are there to see your passion for why you want to be an apprentice and the job that you have applied for
Public Relations and Events Assistant
at BMW Group UK
- Placement (10 Months+)
- Farnborough, Hampshire
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4.8
