Systems Intern Review

I did enjoy my time at Jaguar Land Rover overall. My team were particularly fantastic throughout my time here, teaching me the ropes and giving me advice. Work varied from really interesting to not-so interesting. I did feel like I contributed to the company however and that my work was valued.

From the first day, I was made to feel welcomed and at home. They all were approachable and always happy to answer any questions that I had. It was really interesting to learn about their own career paths as well. It was a lively and amusing environment to be in!

I was given as much support by my supervisors as I asked for which really worked for me. I'm a haptic learner, so I was given time to explore the actual vehicles I would be working on! Any questions I had, were all answered and explained well. I was never made to feel like any of my questions were stupid.

I managed to finish my project quite early which meant that I started off with the perfect amount of busy but ended with not much given to me to do. This is where it is so important to ask around for something as work will most likely be pouring out of your managers ears that you can help with. Some of the work may not be the most stimulating but its definitely better than just sitting around!

I had the perfect level of responsibility which was, I was given the work with a brief explanation and then left to my own devices until completion. One of my projects has now been uploaded to the JLR official server and will be required by PAT Leaders to follow in all models!

JLR have a really good learning scheme which is open to undergrads. On a day to day basis however, I did not really use anything I learnt from my degree other than a few key principles. I learnt more about report writing and how to navigate the workplace. I've definitely come out of this internship now with a lot more discipline and a wider understanding of the industry.

I was a Body Undergraduate which was a really great scheme to be on. They had lots of drop in sessions and workshops going, as well as interesting tours to go on. There was a graduate Q&A session which was helpful too. You also had the opportunity to shadow other departments.

They have a really great sounding grad scheme, with great pay and lost of learning opportunities. They even sponsor your chartership which is such a great bonus! JLR also have a great privilege scheme which can bag you your own jaguar or Land Rover! The people there are also really friendly, making a great atmosphere

This year, there was a really good social scene among the undergrads. Football and pub night was a weekly thing, which was good since work finished so early! All the undergrads were really friendly and inclusive. At night, we would go to local clubs as well as the next town over.

Nightlife isn't the best in Coventry or surrounding areas. There is a club called Kasbah which is good but that's about it. If you want more, you would have to go further afield, including places like Leamington Spa and even Birmingham. This was a trek however and not really done.

There is this thing called gradnet (for undrgrads, grads and apprentices despite the name) which organised lots of events out side of work. This go from working on cars to playing tag rugby or cricket in Leamington Spa. Some car projects let you explore parts of the business that were not included in your area.