D7u Firewall Zone Support Engineer Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement was very enjoyable, involving working in a wide range of roles and experiencing many parts of the business. Enjoyed a lot of insight into how the business operates.

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

    • Colleagues were usually friendly and accommodating, however it can be difficult to effectively contribute with such little experience.

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

    • I had a very involved supervisor who was active in keeping me engaged. The graduate team and buddy system was also very useful and I had no problems starting off, despite a complex job. This varied manager to manager, however.

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

    • Varied depending on the day; the majority of the time I was engaged and contributing positively. Some down time and some rushes, but that's to be expected given the nature of the job.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Mostly as an 'understudy' to my manager, I took responsibility for my own work, and was as independent as possible under supervision.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learned so much during only 3 months. In terms of degree, I now understand design for manufacture much better. In terms if future, it was a real insight into the working world and the challenges of the workplace that go beyond simply the tasks at hand.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was generally friendly but mostly kept to themselves/ small groups. Mostly what you would expect from a normal office atmosphere.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Other than the odd little thing, the placement was generally well thought out and communicated to us. Events ran mostly on time and feedback was appreciated.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I would say I received a large amount of training simply required to complete the job.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • Hoping to return for the graduate scheme in summer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • With many young staff, a social scene was available if desired.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Living costs were reasonable.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Graduates organise activities between themselves. Enjoyed some team building and charity work which the company encourages.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Automotive Engineering, Engineering

West Midlands

October 2015

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