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JLR

Software Engineer Review

at JLR

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Gaydon

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

3.7 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Creating software and technology solutions for upcoming vehicles using current technology
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the work side a lot, but don’t enjoy the university course as much

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Within the job I have learned many new skills both technical and soft. The company provides a lot of in-house training

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
University is very badly organised, the company is good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
More than enough, meeting 20% of the job training is easy.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The company provides lots of support both academic and extracurricular to help us through studies
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Not at all, not much relevant content in 1st and 2nd year. Hopefully 3rd and 4th will be better
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great culture and fun
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Research the company
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