BMW\u2019s focus on engineering excellence allied to leading-edge design continues to drive successful, profitable expansion. In 2007 BMW sales increased by 8%, Mini by 18% and Rolls-Royce by 26% with, for the first time ever, over 1000 of the super luxury cars being produced in one year.<\/p>\n
Graduates within the Commerce, Engineering and Information Technology disciplines from Universities and Universities of Technology (who have completed their in-service training) are given the opportunity to apply for the BMW Graduate Programme. This is a 24-month fixed term contract with the company.<\/p>\n
Selection Process.<\/strong><\/p>\n The selection process runs from August \u2013 December annually. BMW conducts a needs analysis within the company to determine potential placement areas for graduate trainees. Applicants are assessed and short-listed based on their academic record and potential within the BMW corporate environment. Short listed Applicants are interviewed and the final selection takes place for start of contract by February each year.<\/p>\n The Programme.<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to being placed within a specific department within the business, the programme includes 18-24 months of specially identified training and development opportunities in three key categories which are Orientation, Interpersonal Development and Business Acumen. This is included in a personal development plan for each Graduate. All Graduates also go through an in-depth and informative Departmental Induction after the Company Induction. The Graduates are then exposed to the specialist departments through job rotation, based on project work, and each Graduate is given the opportunity to manage an individual project and then provide feedback to the various management circles.<\/p>\n Coaching.<\/strong><\/p>\n Mentoring and coaching is essential to the individual Graduate\u2019s success and this continues throughout the duration of the programme. This is an opportunity to give and receive feedback on progress made on the job as well as manage individual career expectations.<\/p>\n