X82 Undergraduate Engineer Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Great people and good work, although sometimes there were a few dry spells and finding new projects was difficult.

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

    • As time went on they learnt to trust me more and then value my opinion.

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

    • Guidence normally needed to be asked for however if you did need it they were very good at giving it.

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

    • It swung in roundabouts, one week you are manic and the next you are not, it also depends on how much you ask for and attempt to get involved in.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was reguarly doing tasks that a full time engineer would have needed to do, and at some points due to the work I did I became the specialist so people had to ask me what was going on.

    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 skills learnt here are brilliant, being such a big company you get to speak to many people and get involved in a wide range of activities.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyones gets on very well and most of the tasks you do are never dull.

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

    • There is no real structure and it depends which manager you get assigned to and what you make of it.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • You were given plenty of help and resources if you needed it. I also spent a lot of time with senior management giving presentations etc.. As they say time is money.

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

    • International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If I'm honest I don't have a clue, if jobs are availavable they will go to placement students however I don't know if many are available.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a total of 80 odd students working here. Almost like living as a rich student.

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

    • Near to London so expect slighty higher prices howver its also a student town.

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

    • OK, however nearby towns with amazing nightlife were easily accessible.

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

    • Again depends how much effort you are willing to put in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering

East of England

June 2013

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