Software Engineer Review

by JLR

Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Creating software and technology solutions for upcoming vehicles using current technology

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Within the job I have learned many new skills both technical and soft. The company provides a lot of in-house training

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the work side a lot, but don’t enjoy the university course as much

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • University is very badly organised, the company is good

    5/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • More than enough, meeting 20% of the job training is easy.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The company provides lots of support both academic and extracurricular to help us through studies

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not at all, not much relevant content in 1st and 2nd year. Hopefully 3rd and 4th will be better

    4/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great culture and fun

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?

    • Research the company

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Gaydon

May 2021

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