Undergraduate Engineer Review

by JLR

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • My placement was varied and interesting, providing me with many skills and experiences.

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

    • In most departments I worked in I felt valued by my colleagues and was not treated like an intern.

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

    • My manager offered a lot of support and guidance and allowed me to complete work with different areas in order to find out what I wanted to do.

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

    • It depended on which area I was in but usually when work is slow you can find another project to do. Some areas I was in were very busy but it was never too much work.

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

    • It varied between projects but I was involved with projects for senior managers and new vehicle launches.

    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 learnt many skills during my time at Jaguar Land Rover which will assist me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It varied between offices but most had a good atmosphere

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

    • The placement was well organised.

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

    • I was given a lot of training whenever I needed it. There is a lot of training available and you only need your managers approval to go on the training once you've requested it.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • You undergo a further, smaller assessment centre whilst on placement to return on the grad scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were around 20 undergraduates all living in the same place which led to a good social scene. Within departments there are organised meals and activities.

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

    • Coventry, Warwick and Leamington Spa are where most people live, it is the sort of price you would expect nationwide really (cheaper than London).

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife in Leamington Spa and Coventry is good as there a lot of students in the area

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

    • There were a lot of opportunities to get involved with activities and the company give you an amount of money every year to do activities that aren't work related but assist your development.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

May 2014

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