Undergraduate Product Development Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It is a great company to work for but some of the work was a bit dull

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

    • The department was really welcoming and friendly. A community.

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

    • Both manager and supervisor were extremely approachable and helpful

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

    • Varied from very busy to nothing to do.

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

    • I was running a test rig on my own...carrying out tests and writing reports

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

    • Although boring at times I learnt valuable skills, particularly communication, how large companies work and processes they use

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly environment

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

    • Well organised

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

    • They made a significant effort to train me and make sure I experience a lot

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Was offered a place on the graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • Leamington is fairly expensive, especially for living

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

    • Leamington spa is great for nightlife

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

West Midlands

September 2012

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