Undergraduate Engineer Review

by JLR

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The work environment was very enjoyable and the people amicable however the work was not engaging or interesting so the day to day work was not overly enjoyable.

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

    • Everyone values you in the company when you put in the effort and colleagues are always only too happy to help you out.

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

    • My manager was excellent with the project he had set me but was not interested in me seeing any of the business so I felt a bit confined in a corner of an office.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Not very busy but there was a slow stream of work to complete.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Very little responsibility but the work I did was useful for the company.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It has taught me what being in a large company is like. Although the work was not helpful for my degree it will be useful in the world of work.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • A fairly positive atmosphere, not a huge amount of personal dialogue between colleagues but I know this was not representative of the whole company and just more my office.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • My boss in particular was excellent at setting up a project and the scheme has been going for a few years so was well established.

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

    • They were looking at training you up for a graduate role so did invest in you but were mainly ensuring competencies prior to offering you a role.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be interested in future employment with JLR as I know it is a broad and diverse business and I have heard many good things and I know better suited areas must be out there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other placement student were great at organising events and sports between ourselves.

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

    • Cost was ok but the area was not great and so for the money I don't think the cost was justifiable.

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

    • One club, was pretty fun the first time but not great to go to the same place every weekend.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few sports clubs and graduate forums which wouldn't be in other companies.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations

West Midlands

August 2016

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