Diesel Emissions DPF characterization Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • amazing experience, got to do things I never even hoped to do. saw, worked on and tested prototype vehicles and engines

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

    • I was a valuable member of the team, my work also made its way around the company for critical decisions

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

    • not a whole lot of support, pretty much left to work things out on my own - perhaps too much responsibility at times

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

    • very busy but I got to manage my own time so I could plan my day every morning

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

    • lots, I got to spend quite a large fraction of budget, worked on prototypes and got to make some pretty important decisions

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

    • definitely make an impact on my CV and chances of getting another job in the future. it has also taught me more than I could have even imagined under different aspects

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • very relaxed environment, people are always up for a good laugh. good balance between humour and serious work

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

    • well organized but some things still required a lot of self-management

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

    • fair amount of training but not too much since I'm only an undergraduate. A bit disappointing at times not to be able to participate in some meetings or training events that interested me

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

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

    • very appealing. the company is in a period of growth and lots of new and exciting programmes are coming out. We are receiving a lot of funding from external companies and budget isn't a problem

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yeah, there were some opportunities but they could have been improved. Things get better for graduates, undergraduates are left on their own a little bit more

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

    • I was very happy with the town I was in, lots to do and a very nice place in general. I was near a university as well so loads of students to meet and hang out with

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

    • surprisingly good! it's never a problem to find a good place to go for a meal, play some pool, or go clubbing

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes, but I never paid too much interest. The company also offers a yearly sum of money for employees to use towards any non-work related activity - again just for graduates

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Engineering, Financial Management, Logistics and Operations, Manufacturing, Material & Mineral Engineering, Purchasing and Supply

East Midlands

August 2012

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