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Digital Technology Solutions: Software Review

at JLR

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

Warwickshire

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
I spend my day in office working on ADAS test vehicles, flashing and testing software on the vehicles.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
In the past 6 months, I have learnt quite a lot. Different things from professional communication to learning new programming languages and how to use different operating systems such as linux

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is very well structured, it has a good split between university and work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
JLR provide great support for early careers. Our cohort lead and line managers really look out for us and help out wherever they can
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The regular tripartites between my line manager and my training provider help quite a lot to see my progress. Lecturers also understand that you may be overloaded with work and support there too.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification has allowed me to learn new skills that I can apply in the workplace
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, JLR have loads of different socials for different things, for example sports groups and even days out with other early careers employees

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company that give great support for early careers!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Make sure you research the company well and be confident!
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