HR Apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Placement (10 Months+)
Human Resources
GU14 0FB
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.8/5
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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.
Support to internal stakeholders
HRM system up to date with key information, job changes, movements, structure changes
Research, analyses and presents HR business data to provide insight and support solutions to internal stakeholders
Co-ordination of team events, and internal stakeholder events
Manages HR induction
Aligning UK entities to policies and procedures
HRM system up to date with key information, job changes, movements, structure changes
Research, analyses and presents HR business data to provide insight and support solutions to internal stakeholders
Co-ordination of team events, and internal stakeholder events
Manages HR induction
Aligning UK entities to policies and procedures
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I am given responsibility within my role, I have been part of many projects feeling like an equal partner within those projects. I feel I am a vital part of my team and support with month end reporting, and other BAU tasks. I have been able to provide my team with knowledge and experience form previous roles.
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?
I have developed more in depth skills in Excel functions, using them for reporting purposes.
I have more insight into employee relations in terms of case work
Gained a better perspective of how 'support teams' work
Developed more skills in procedural writing and presentations
Developing my skills in public speaking, becoming more comfortable with this process
I have more insight into employee relations in terms of case work
Gained a better perspective of how 'support teams' work
Developed more skills in procedural writing and presentations
Developing my skills in public speaking, becoming more comfortable with this process
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?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
3/5
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?
I always receive the best training possible and I am never afraid to ask questions when I do not understand something, my team overall are very supportive and I have gained a well rounded experience of HR processes and procedures. My line manager is also excellent at seeking me support and making sure I have the background of something instead of expecting me to know.
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?
Everyone within the company know what their tasks are, understand the importance of being a professional work place and take pride in the work they do. All teams support each other when they can, everyone is accountable for their work, open and honest.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
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 am very much enjoying my time at BMW and would recommend anyone thinking to join BMW to do so. As mentioned they take pride in what they do, they're a respectable hardworking workplace and strive as a team to hit objectives and targets set. I have had a really well rounded experience of all aspects of the department I work within and each team I have been apart of have taken me under their wing, and I really appreciate all the support.
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
I would go for it, their recruitment process is pressure because they are a very well known brand, but that shouldn't stop you applying. They're a great company to work for. They believe in their employees and always strive to get the best for them. There are lots of opportunities to work in cross departments once in BMW, they encourage internal moves, so you're able to get a well rounded business experience.
