Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

on a day to day basis the purpose of my role is in the team that implement and maintain tooling solutions that provide a high level of confidence in securing fixings to engineering specifications. Through proactive data analysis, we optimize our torque controlled processes to improve the quality of customer protection and reduce waste.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have further developed my ability to create and work on cad designs. I have also worked on projects that have given me the opportunity to improve on my project management skills and ability to help run and manage project. In order to improve my problem solving skills I have worked on smaller engineering projects.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

As an answer to "To what extent do you enjoy your programme?" I would have to answer, emphatically, as I have had so many amazing opportunities in such a short amount of time. As well as leaning from a number of wonderful minds and professionals.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the structure works for me as I have the freedom to drive and steer my career.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

just the right amount

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

not quite as much as would be helpful

4/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

alot

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

yes

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Amazing environment

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?

It's about the attitude and person not grades