Quality Placement Student Review
at Forvia
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering, Automotive Engineering
Banbury
Review Submitted: August 2022
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My role composed of three aspects:
Morning: Collecting defect data from the production line to be inputted onto the company's internal KPI platform. Then, I would present the inputted data in the team's morning meeting.
Afternoon: Perform production line walks to find any defects, respond to customer complaints through their B2B portal and support the team in any tasks when available.
End of Shift: Organise defect data sheets ahead of the next morning.
Morning: Collecting defect data from the production line to be inputted onto the company's internal KPI platform. Then, I would present the inputted data in the team's morning meeting.
Afternoon: Perform production line walks to find any defects, respond to customer complaints through their B2B portal and support the team in any tasks when available.
End of Shift: Organise defect data sheets ahead of the next morning.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was fully involved with the team during my placement. I was involved in presenting the defect data every morning for the team, assigned a project to manage independently and got to visit the plants of the customers we serve. During my placement, I got full involvement in the activities of the team and was not left to wallow at my desk.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
New Skills: I have learnt project management skills through managing a project from start to end. Also, I have gained training in how to process warranty claims for parts produced by the plant.
Developed Skills: I have developed further my communication skills understanding how to communicate via different means such as, email, face to face with other colleagues or presenting in front of an audience. Also, I have developed my Excel skills further.
Developed Skills: I have developed further my communication skills understanding how to communicate via different means such as, email, face to face with other colleagues or presenting in front of an audience. Also, I have developed my Excel skills further.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
I gained a great amount of support and advice during my placement. My line manager had an open door policy and I could freely enter the office to discuss any problems I had, ask any questions or ask for any tasks I am interested in. Also, the wider team was a dream to work with as they were happy to answer any questions I had, let me shadow them when they go off to do their tasks and give me words of advice.
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?
The company culture was one of openness where everyone was open with each other and got along with each other. Also, there were multiple social events and activities people could attend from departmental football matches or go out as a team for evening meals.
At Forvia, placement students alongside graduates partake in the Charity Challenge which is a great way to network with your fellow students but also a great opportunity to raise money for a special cause.
At Forvia, placement students alongside graduates partake in the Charity Challenge which is a great way to network with your fellow students but also a great opportunity to raise money for a special cause.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement as I got to experience a fast paced environment where no one day was the same so I was not bored at work. The team I worked in was great and I have made friends that I will keep in contact with beyond my time here on placement. It met my expectations to a great extent as I wanted to work in a role that was involved problem solving, networking with multiple people and getting the opportunity to go and visit customer sites.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Forvia
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvia to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Forvia
I would say to research ahead about the company itself and the company's values.
When it comes to the assessment centre, practice ahead doing psychometric tests, practice your interview skills and use your university's careers service as they proved to be a big help for me during my application process.
Finally, for your interview do not go in anxious. You will have done the preparation beforehand so be yourself, take it at a slow pace and follow through with what you have prepared.
When it comes to the assessment centre, practice ahead doing psychometric tests, practice your interview skills and use your university's careers service as they proved to be a big help for me during my application process.
Finally, for your interview do not go in anxious. You will have done the preparation beforehand so be yourself, take it at a slow pace and follow through with what you have prepared.
