Undergraduate Placement Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed my time at the company. I feel that I made a valuable contribution and integrated very well into my department and the company as a whole.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was treated like a full-time member of staff and was very quickly integrated into office events and life.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was allowed to do my work in a manner which I felt most effective and efficient for the task at hand. When I did need help and support there were multiple managers and colleagues who were more than willing to assist me.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had plenty to do but I never felt swamped with tasks or project work.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a significant project to see through from start to end which has made a tangible positive impact to the company and will continue to into the future.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Whilst the skills I gained may not help me directly in my studies the methods of working, managerial skills I gained and the advanced problem solving skills I developed will help me hugely in the future

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was relaxed and not highly strung. There was plenty of conversation and fun but it never distracted from the work, not became an irritation. It was very easy to approach senior management for help and advice. It didn't feel like there was a hierarchy in the office.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Organisation could have been better. It did take a while to get access to the sites and buildings I needed. The "on-boarding" process could be smoother.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • While I did not have any formal training courses I feel like the company taught me many valuable managerial skills and made a clear effort to integrate me into projects to make an impact.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would very much like to return to the company for future employment and should be doing so.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There were office drinks fairly regularly and there were drinks and a meal on my week in the office. There was a good social environment amongst the placement students staying in halls.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Leamington is not the cheapest place to live but it is a great town with loads to do

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are many restaurants, bars, clubs and much more!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were sports clubs as well as community outreach.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Automotive Engineering

West Midlands

October 2015

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