DFMA Engingeer Review

by JLR

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Amazing placement, lots to do everyday and the work is relevant to the company

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

    • Felt part of the team right away, not used as the 'intern' to do menial tasks and my option is valued.

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

    • Huge amount of support every day, taken though all the required training and full of helpful advice.

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

    • Busy everyday but not over worked, lots of on going project work to do.

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

    • Lots of responsibility from day one, very clear how the work I am doing impacts the company and how important it is.

    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 that the skills I am learning are very relevant for any future roles in engineering, in any company

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots going on, constantly seeing new cars and exciting products and technology.

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

    • Very organised, structured program for the full 12 months covering all train required and giving a good overview of the company as a whole.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • All training courses avaliable free of charge, anything that interests me I am encouraged to sign up to.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, clear about being able to return for graduate placements and early application for a Job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • lots to do in Birmingham

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Living in the centre of Birmingham, very lively and lots to do, costs are what you expect for a city centre.

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

    • Birmingham night live is very good

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

    • Lots of things to sign up to and get involved with, sporting and competitions and challenges all avaliable

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, Product Design

West Midlands

July 2014

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