Commercial Undergraduate Review

Item: Commercial Undergraduate at JLR
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at JLR

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations

Banbury

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

During my first 6 months I was a data analyst working on accessories. I was responsible for transfer of all data for Jaguar to a new system as well as redesigning the old website. My second 6 months I worked organising an awards event as well as single handily creating a global development week for commercial. As an undergraduate this placment gave me so much responsibility which was great.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Lots, I was pleasantly surprised. I almost met and worked with many higher ups in the company and felt trusted with big tasks as well as supported. I had many big tasks I was surprised an undergraduate had been given, but JLR really wants to invest in you and give you that exposure and responsability in which you can really develop.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

So many! I was surprised at the extent of my exposure to many parts of the business. I was taught many new skills with frequent development off sites. I had access to lots of training resources, developed networking skills, excel / powerpoint skills as well as many more hard and soft skills

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

Lots. the culture I entered was very supportive. I had frequent 1 to 1s with my manager, assigned a buddy / mentor , and always felt people around me could lend a helping hadn or offer advice if needed.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

In my experience, the culture was great. i felt very supported, I was listened to and appreciated despite being and Undergraduate. I was tasked with big responsibilities that made me feel I was actually part of the team rather than just an intern.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

Having spoken to friends who are also on placement, JLR is clear as the best placement. The work and social opportunities are second to none and I have a large friend group now from work. I went on a JLR ski trip, was supported when starting a 5 a side league, and went to many social events i.e winter / summer ball. Can not recommend enough.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

5/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at JLR

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to JLR

Be yourself! Everyone has a degree, it's important to speak about it and obviously research the company, but what they're looking for is what makes you you, what makes you different. All my friends on the scheme had something unique e.g a friend worked did formula student at uni, I did a presentation on sustainability where I spoke about conservation work I'd done. Figure out what makes you unique!

View All Company Reviews