Powertrain Research and Technology Review

by JLR

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was excellent - I was given an important project to do from the start and the people were really nice.

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

    • Really nice people - always willing to give me more work and to help me if I needed it.

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

    • Always supportive and ensured I was always busy.

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

    • Perfect level of work.

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

    • I had my own project to be in charge of.

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

    • Always made sure I was trained and capable of doing my job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really nice atmosphere - everyone was nice and willing to have a chat.

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

    • The HR staff were excellent.

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

    • Not as much as graduates.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Placements towards end of course can yield graduate jobs.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Depended on whether you were living with them or not.

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

    • I lived at home!

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

    • It's a good area for nights out.

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

    • For a short period of time it was difficult to get involved.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Automotive Engineering

West Midlands

September 2012

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