Graduate Trainee Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Overall, It's a very good opportunity to gain some valuable experience.

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

    • Colleagues are quite happy to help when you are struggle. But they are all quite busy. So they might not have time to answer all your questions

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

    • Manager will set up a project for you from the beginning, give you some contacts. Then you have to put some effort into it and finish by yourselves.

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

    • Busy when you have enough information to carry on your project. Bored when you are waiting for your contacts reply your calls and emails.

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

    • The project I am assigned to do is totally my own project, I take full responsibility to that.

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

    • I have developed my communication skills, corporation skill, independent, make decisions and take responsibility to everything I have done.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good overall

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

    • It's quite good. At least I have my own project to work on.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I am fast learner, hard worker and get a long well with people.

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

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

    • Company has bright future, so do employees

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not bad overall

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

    • It's a bit expensive to a student.

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

    • Nightlife is not very good.

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

    • Not many.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

West Midlands

July 2013

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