Gin Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Heya.. Sorry to pester you all but could do with some advice. So, I've come to the second year of my degree which is around the time when they boot you into the world to see if you can fly for a year. I'm applying for placement positions atm but was just wondering if I could have any advice. Anything from CV to Covering letter would be really helpful.. I'm doing automotive Engineering so any company that works with engines or the likes are perfect if you guys can think of anymore I haven't yet! Thanks loads allx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I assume all the Formula 1 teams, all manufacturers, companies that supply these companies??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 We make crankshafts! but you really don't want to come here! What area Gin? Brum?I'd try GKN, Jag, the new engine plant @ I54. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think I'd travel to just about anywhere! For Kawasaki it would be Japan *Bounces off the wall with excitement!*Ok so so far I've contacted:MaclarenRed BullNissan - No reply so think its a noSuzuki Racing - Still waiting to hear backYamaha - Not taking placementsHonda - Not taking placements at the momentHonda Racing - Been told maybe a chance but wont know till mayTriumph - Still waiting to hear but fingers crossedJag/Landrover - Didn't get inCumminsNorton - Don't take placementsHas anyone got any advice on interviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Some more ideas! JCB, CAT, Perkins.Steel and alloy processing (including laser welded blanks).Serco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 AudiBMWLexusFordthe list is endless try Norton too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Advice for interviews:know a bit about the company and what they do.Be keen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 dont forget cosworth they are in northampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Prodrive??Now that would be a fun placement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Has anyone got any advice on interviews? Do your research, know what they do and names of important people. Research the people who are conducting the interview and find out about recent personal and company achievements that you can talk about.Ask lots of relevant questions that make you sound really keen.Dont brown-nose, but if you can get the interviewer onto a subject they really enjoy, they will do most of the talking and you will stick in their mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D282 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 More f1 teams not on your list and based in the UK:Force IndiaLotusMarussiaMaybe try cosworth in Northampton as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_stu Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Has anyone got any advice on interviews? Do your research, know what they do and names of important people. Research the people who are conducting the interview and find out about recent personal and company achievements that you can talk about.Ask lots of relevant questions that make you sound really keen.Dont brown-nose, but if you can get the interviewer onto a subject they really enjoy, they will do most of the talking and you will stick in their mind I landed a job I really wanted in May, and one comment my now boss has made is how much research I'd done into the role, the company and the client. So totally agree with above, no such thing as too much research.I also sat down and found loads of competency based questions online and wrote sample answers so when similarish questions came up I had already had answers at the front of my mind.Take your time to answer well, 5 seconds to think your answer over might seem an age sat in silence but it isnt and will go a lot further in your favour than giving a bad answer, and relax. You have to let your enthusiasm and personality shine through, these people want to see they'll enjoy working with youfingers crossed for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebird Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Toyota in Derby?This is us (or the automotive part): http://www.horiba.com/uk/automotive-test-systems/We manufacture the test systems for engines rather than the engines themselves (not for bikes though unfortunately). Not as exciting as formula 1 though and we may not be big enough for student placementsor these guys are local to us:http://www.lolacars.com/been into liquidation one or twice though and a very small company - some seriously cool cars though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collier32 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 you could try Zytek in repton Derbyshire they do race engines for a lot of race teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Ok so, an update! I have rung Zytek and they were lovely! Have an email address for a HR lass so will follow that one up. Red Bull are reviewing my CV, likewise with ProDrive, Triumph and Mclaren but have been given another contact for McLaren as well.I have applied for Ducati but the majority of the application form was in Italian so! That one could be interesting!GKN arn't really sure how their phone systems works and their main receptionist is GRUMPY! Any more sugestions would be welcome! Some of the ones above were awesome and have led me to trying companies I hadnt thought of.. And on that note, Onto Lola Cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 wont be long before we will be playing spot the jin in the pits of world superbikes or F1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hey JinAre you at Birmingham University? I noticed your location! I'm working for Cummins in Daventry this year, their 'high horse power' (20 litres and over) engines. They have lots of people who do automotive even though it's not directly to do with cars or bikes. I don't know when you applied but I know they haven't sorted all their places out yet so don't give up hope!I will try and dig out my cover letter and send you a copy, think its on my 'rents computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 quick tip - check your security on social networking sites.. doesn't sound like much, but one of the grads at our company almost didn't get a job as the interviewer was easily able to access some slightly dodgey photo's on facebook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Good luck, Jin keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Not sure if these companies are any good to you Aston Martin (http://www.astonmartin.com), Ariel (http://www.arielmotor.co.uk), Noble (http://www.noblecars.com), Rolls Royce (These take on lots of people!), Bentley, British Aerospace (BAE), Bombardier and not forgetting Leyland Trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 British american tobacco as well, if you don't mind making money off that. Glaxo SmithKlein do lots. interfleet. Amec. These just came to mind. Any news on the placement front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz_pro Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I done my placement at glaxosmithkline last year on a research and development site. There were quite a few engineers in the manufacturing side of operations, although the majority of placement students were scientists or IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Not sure if these companies are any good to you Aston Martin (http://www.astonmartin.com), Ariel (http://www.arielmotor.co.uk), Noble (http://www.noblecars.com), Rolls Royce (These take on lots of people!), Bentley, British Aerospace (BAE), Bombardier and not forgetting Leyland Trucks. Thank you! Will get onto this, this afternoon.. Little update, I have a meeting with Nissan next wednesday Mum came to brum yday and took me into town for a smart jacket and shoes!So from Birmingham to Sunderland and back next week.. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Little update, I have a meeting with Nissan next wednesday Mum came to brum yday and took me into town for a smart jacket and shoes!So from Birmingham to Sunderland and back next week.. Wish me luck! Lol, I'm having such a mentally taxing day at work I read that as "straight jacket and shoes"!Good luck by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Wow.. Ok so I don't think I ever could have guess that it would turn this way!So I went for the Nissan place, Denied, went to an interview with Triumph and got down to it being between me and one other, where I wasn't chosen. That was kind of it for me, I decided that I wanted to do motorbikes, so I was going to go back to Uni and finish my last year then go back to Triumph after and apply for more jobs with them.Then Westfield sports cars start working with my Uni as I'm in there most days helping with the Formula student car I got to meet the MD who I asked for a part time job and was told to come in for a trial day or two.So after the second trial day I'm offered a job with them in whatever division I want, they'll train me!That was yesterday evening.This morning I wake up and I had been emailing the guy from Triumph I'd had my interview with about his advice on dissertations and if Triumph would be willing to sponsor me in a way.So having an email of him wasn't too odd, but this one was saying that he had asked his higher ups for permission to create a placement position just for me.Wut.. So I'm slightly stunned here and I would really love your opinions on all of this...I don't have net yet in my new flat so I'm sort of posting when my phone is lending internet to the Ipad.. Thank you all so much for your help over the years, It's why i've come here for advice.Gin x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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