Placement mechanical engineer Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The experience was very beneficial and the work I did was enjoyable, however there was a lack of work for me to do, despite my best efforts to find some, which became boring at times

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

    • Comments during my placement and since I left have made me feel like they very much want me to return, however my lack of experience - still being a student - meant I wasn't able to help to the extent I'd have liked

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

    • My manager was always willing to answer questions and get me involved in meetings and jobs etc when possible. He would go out of his way to try and keep me busy.

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

    • Some weeks were non-stop which was great, yet others the entire department was quiet and therefore I wouldn't have much to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The nature of the department meant I was unable to make final decisions, however I felt my opinion was valued and carefully listened to.

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

    • The professional skills I learnt will be invaluable throughout my life. The technical skills have already helped in my degree in the first 6 weeks back at university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everybody was very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • Company-wide the placement is well thought out and planned, however the department didn't have enough work to keep me busy which led to me arranging mini-placements with other departments.

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

    • There is a large array of training available both on the intranet and in workshops. As an intern you decide what you want to do.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a job for when I finish university, and have been promised a place in my first choice department.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company provides many platforms for networking with the other placement students, it's up to you what you do with them.

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

    • I travelled 3 hours a day from my university house, however JLR offer free coaches from several nearby cities.

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

    • I can't comment having not lived near the area.

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

    • I was made aware of a few sports teams you could join.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

West Midlands

November 2015

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