Communications Apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Placement (10 Months+)
PR and Communications
OX4 6NL
Review Submitted: May 2023
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
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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 write and publish internal communications for our intranet site and employee app. I also have a responsibility to create internal signage, which highlights key events and topics within the business. I also plan and create content for our social media channels, mainly Instagram. Previously, I have been involved in supporting press releases, photo shoots, and events.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I have been given a lot of responsibility during this placement
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 further developed my creativity and problem-solving skills. I have learnt about the importance of strategy and time-management
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
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 have been given plenty of support from my department and the training providers
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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 company is supportive offering lots of opportunities for development. It offers a collaborative work approach.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement to a large extent, as I have felt very supported.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
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
Research the company beforehand, to show that you are interest in and engaged with their strategy and direction for the future.
