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BMW Group UK

Marketing Assistant Review

at BMW Group UK

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

Farnborough

Review Submitted: July 2022

Overall Rating

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

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
On a day to day basis I work with Insurance providers and agencies that are external to the company to create products and assets for our retailers. I also help with the set up of events for ALPHERA Financial Services which occur every now and again.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was treated as part of the team like a full time employee.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have gained many new skills. My confidence is so much better from when I started. I have learnt how to keep organized and also time keeping. Being in a corporate environment has also taught me how to write emails and communicate in a better manner.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was given a ton of support, from my two managers, head of marketing, the general manager and other teams around the business.
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?
The atmosphere is relaxed. Dress code is be yourself (but appropriate). Everyone is super friendly and the office is a nice environment to work in.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement, I gained so many skills, attended lots of events and made so many new connections!
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
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK
Be yourself. Placement at BMW Group will give you not only the experience you need for your future career but also so many memories and opportunities to explore other areas of the business and meet new people.
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