Manufacturing Intern Review

by JLR

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The placement program done at JLR was very structured. The activities were very challenging but we had the right support of the engineering team. I felt myself as an important part of the job.

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

    • The plant of Halewood is quite old, so people there are used to work in their specific manner since ages. They were very friendly and opened to new ideas, but I would say that there was a gap to overcome these old habits. But nothing major to act as a barrier.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor was a very busy person, as any other supervisor in industry. But I can't complain about his attention and guidance. Talking to other interns, I saw that this aspect varies a lot.

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

    • All the time! There is always something to do there. And this is the best part of being during so few time there: you can still learn a lot.

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

    • I undertook two projects for my division, and with I had total freedom to act like a common engineer.

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

    • The experience of being in a manufacturing plant is priceless to someone who wants to work with it in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere is very friendly, I actually made good friends there! We went out a few times, and we always keep in touch. They are always in a good mood.

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

    • The kind of internship at JLR varies a lot: there are many kinds of jobs that you can be. But I would say that all of them are relevant and respect a minimum level of quality.

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

    • I had some training dedicated to skills involved in my projects. The time spent on training was very good, considering the short term internship. For those who stay for the whole year, this point is even better.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In the first day they make sure to tells us that they are interested to hire us in the future, if we perform well during the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As we were located at Halewood, we were in a quite small group of 10 students. However we managed ourselves to see each other and hang out. I would say that for those that are located at Coventry, this social scene is much more active.

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

    • Liverpool prices, cheaper than in the south.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Liverpool rocks!

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

    • Liverpool!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Mechanical Engineering

North West

October 2015

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