Factory services trainee Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Never had to do anything I didn't want to.

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

    • Felt included wherever I was in the business.

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

    • Always willing to answer any question I had.

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

    • Varied a bit, there were some quiet times and busy times.

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

    • Nothing massive but enough to feel useful

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

    • Useful IT skills and project management stuff.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet over the shut-down as I was on my one.

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

    • Lots of flexibility so I could see whatever I wanted to.

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

    • Did a couple of general online courses, didn't need anything more detailed.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Exciting time as company is growing and recruiting.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Hardly saw any other placement guys on site.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Same as usual really.

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

    • Lots of stuff in Birmingham

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

    • Not really worth it for 12 weeks.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Audit, Environmental Science

West Midlands

July 2014

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