Software Engineer Review

by JLR

Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is within the powertrain test operations team. The team aid the set up and running of engine tests at JLR.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, from programming to databases and excel. So far there has been a lot of new skills.

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

    • It is a great opportunity to mix university with working!

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The university side is extremely structured which is great, the work side is less structured as there is a vast amount of teams where you could work but this is good for learning different things.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Great support, they are available all the time to answer any questions and you are allocated study time to complete university work.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The university of Warwick have been great with communication and you can get a response quite easily with any concerns.

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

    • Although work is very specific, parts of the course aid my performance at work and help me bring new skills to the team. A lot of content from university is not currently used in my specific role, but I can apply concepts.

    7/10
  • 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, lots of opportunities!

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Everyone has been very supportive, if there is any questions I have they can be quickly answered. The community as a whole are great and appreciate the role of an apprentice in a team.

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

    • Research the company, understand the role and bring your best self.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

Coventry

April 2024

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