Undergraduate Placement - Powertrain Research Review

by JLR

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was absolutely great. From the very first day I was given a project to work on.

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

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

    • I had weekly meetings with my manager and there was no problem to talk to my supervisor.

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

    • I never got bored neither was I too busy.

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

    • I was given my own project and the success of this project was my responsibility. It was great to work on your own project.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • From the first day on, I knew what to do and whom to report.

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

    • I attended in a couple of workshops.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Automotive Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

West Midlands

November 2015

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