INTERNSHIP AT BMW: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT

The second part of the video series deals with the internship itself. Alexander Hörbart explains the tasks he had to complete as part of his internship and the skills he needed for the job. The biggest challenges are also discussed.

In this section, Noel Reiter, also an intern at BMW, draws a comparison between his studies and the world of work. Among other things, he discusses which skills from his studies helped him during his internship and how he feels about the working atmosphere at the company.

The fourth part of the video series features Bernhard Hafner, Head of After-Sales at BMW Group Austria. Hafner talks about his career path, which he says was a classic one. Starting as a trainee in various departments, he was quickly taken on and soon promoted to Group Manager. After a stint as Area Manager for Western and Eastern Austria, Hafner was given his first position as Head of Department.

The second part of the interview with Bernhard Hafner is specifically about leading teams and the prerequisites for this. Hafner describes his personal management style - a mix of a cooperative and democratic management style - and how he deals with important decisions. He also emphasises the importance of open communication and clear decisions.

In the sixth part of the video series, Bernhard Hafner talks about the relevance of practical experience and explains how he uses interns in his team. Hafner explains that interns at BMW Group Austria are treated like normal employees and are fully integrated into the daily work routine.

In part seven, Alexander Höbart himself discusses the biggest challenges he faced at the start of his internship. These challenges include, for example, dealing with the new systems, spontaneous interim tasks and the noise level in the open-plan office.

In the eighth part of the video series, Alexander Hörbart shares his own thoughts on the difference between his studies at the Kufstein University of Applied Sciences and his internship at the BMW Group. Some of the skills he learnt during his studies - such as time management and teamwork - also stood him in good stead during his internship. The practical projects with companies from the region also proved to be helpful.

In the last part of the video series, Alexander Höbart shares his ideal management style with us. Open and honest communication, a recognised authority figure and the integration of the entire team in problem-solving are particularly important to him.