ETO Accessories Engineer Review

by JLR

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • JLR are supportive from start to finish and provide a very wide range of training all of which are tailored to your professional development. They are always keen for you to expand on your placement and have no issue with allowing 'placements' with other areas of the business if requested.

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

    • I was made to feel very welcome into the team and was introduced to each member on my first day

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

    • My manager, though very busy, was always open to listen to issues that I had and was very proactive in arranging me a placement for the final 2 months at the company

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

    • Work levels varied massively due to the type of project work that the department undertook. Some days I would be very busy with supplier visits and meetings while others were not so busy doing CAD work.

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

    • I was assigned several of my own projects that were my responsibility. However I always had a supervisor to ask for advice on any aspect of my work

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The main aspect in my development with the company was interaction with people in a business environment. I was given opportunities to interact and work with members of the company at senior management level and beyond. My role also allowed for me to be CAD trained by the company on the automotive standard CAD package.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was generally very good, at gateway times the office are all stressed!

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

    • Open contact with the HR management at all times to discuss any issues. Always willing to help you to progress in whatever career path you want within the company

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

    • There was no limit on the training I could apply to do, including a 3 week intensive CAD course

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The 12 month placement gives you a massive advantage for permanent graduate positions

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived with 4 other placement students.

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

    • Student priced properties are available for rent to Undergrad students

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

    • Lived in Leamington Spa, the nightlife was quiet over the summer but picked up again when the Warwick university students came back

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

    • There are many sports clubs in the area, i joined a local rugby club for the season

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

April 2013

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