Graduate Trainee with ETO Review

by JLR

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I loved working with the cars and getting to know the company as a whole

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

    • Everyone was very lovely however sometimes felt like a work experience and not treated equally

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The Managers were all lovely and keen to help out if in need

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

    • Little work for as the department weren't prepared for me

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

    • Within second week was given a few small jobs with big responsibility, little scary to start with

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Training courses online and optional events were readily available and free. great source of learning

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very sociable and helpful, always having a laugh

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

    • Didnt seem like they expected me at all! no work in place for me.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • they wanted me to learn new thing but left to find everything on your own!

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Will want to apply for employment from them

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • As we all live in uni halls the social was fab

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

    • Was expensive so had to do things cheap

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Was a bit rough but if you stick with a good group its a good night

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

    • I am involved in community events through work with are good fun to organise

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Automotive Engineering, Banking, Business Management, Civil Engineering, Economics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Product Design, Sales

West Midlands

July 2013

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