Vehicle safety Engineer Review

by JLR

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement was extremely enjoyable, lots of diversity in such a short period of time.

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

    • I was valued by my colleagues, with such a quick rate of growth every team is genuinely happy to have an extra member.

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

    • I was trusted to get on and do the jobs i was assigned however if i ever had any queries or questions my supervisor made time to guide me.

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

    • Just the right amount really, as is always the case the first two weeks were a huge learning curve but the right amount of responsibility and work was given throughout.

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

    • Just the right amount really, as is always the case the first two weeks were a huge learning curve but the right amount of responsibility and work was given throughout.

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

    • Although i learnt a huge deal it may not be wholly relevant to the academic side of my course, no doubt the skills will prove invaluable in group work and projects.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Extremely friendly and got on with all my colleagues very well

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

    • I felt that everything was organised well in advance and there were no troubles upon arrival

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

    • I received training in various software with the view of building in this as a graduate.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I will be returning as a graduate (fingers crossed) as will the vast majority of my undergraduate colleagues

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Well all resided at the same location and so the night life was very active

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

    • Relatively cheap, the prices in Coventry are not an issue

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

    • it was good but a little limited with only 4/5 realistic options for going out

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

    • With it being such a short placement I found it hard to get involved with non work commitments

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

International

July 2014

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