Graduate Trainee Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • My work placement was in Hybrids, which I found to be very interesting with the upcoming technology, I very much enjoyed the placement with new ideas and projects, also seeing how it changed even over 15 months.

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

    • The team I worked in is one of the best by far, I really felt part of the team and any questions or issues I had no problem asking. Also everyone was friendly and were 'like family'.

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

    • My manager gave me the support I needed, but also left me to get on with my projects without too much assistance. But any issues or problems they were extremely helpful.

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

    • I was busy, but then I think as involved in more research there were very busy days and lesser busier days, just depending how far in the project I was.

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

    • In the beginning of the project I was the only mechanical engineer in the team so I had alot of responsibility, then joined by a second I was able to inform of current progress and then keep running projects.

    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 skills for life, my confidence and ability to adapt to changing work has greatly improved. Also I have learnt document everything - it always helps!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was always busy and something was going on.

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

    • It was ran well, and you felt like you had a real job very quickly!

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

    • I have completed various training sessions, but also a TAS module which will be valuable for my degree as well.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have yet to apply to go on the grad scheme but it is looking hopeful as the period of experience I have gained and worked with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Luckily there were three houses nearby of 12 month placement students ( I was in a house of 5) so we got up to lots as a group.

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

    • Cost wasn't too expensive, we lived a little out of town but in a detached house with a garden and garage, it wasnt expensive!

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

    • There are lots of bars, clubs and places to do activities in the evening, Leamington has alot going on!

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

    • Yes, but if you asked around. I got involved in alot of sports clubs in the afternoons/evenings which kept me busy.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2014

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