Undergraduate Manufacturing Engineering Placement Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a great company to work for. I learned a lot!

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

    • I felt like we developed close friendships that will last a long time.

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

    • The management of the company was very helpful in guiding us through our training.

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

    • We all had many things to complete each day which kept us busy.

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

    • You could have as much responsibility as you were willing to take on. If you took the initiative, they'd give you more.

    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 feel my skills will help me not only in my studies, but also with future employment opportunities.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was exciting. People were always coming up with new ideas and that made it an exciting place to be in.

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

    • It was a greatly organized program.

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

    • The company takes pride in its intern program and it's obvious from how you are treated as an intern.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • It's a competitive company to join, but I would really love to get in.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • After long days of working, us interns would get together for drinks.

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

    • The cost of living wasn't too bad in my eyes.

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

    • There were cool places to hang out nearby.

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

    • We could join sports teams which was nice for socializing and getting exercise as well.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

October 2013

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