Just applied for a job with Volvo

warninglight · Nov 25th, 2012, 15:52

I've just put in my application as a Manufacturing Engineering Graduate with Volvo Sweden for 2013. I'm in Final Year of my Mechanical Engineering degree at the moment and have worked in the automotive trade almost exclusively, including in a manufacturing environment.

Just wondering if anybody on here has worked/does work for the company in Sweden, and could give any feedback or experience?

The two automotive companies I really want to work for are Volvo and Jaguar/Land Rover, applications in for both now...

Here's hoping I at least get an interview in Sweden!

Volvo2002 · Nov 25th, 2012, 16:33

All the best

volvorocks · Nov 25th, 2012, 16:36

Sounds great so good luck with it.

When you do get the job, suggest to Volvo that they include in the design in the boot a 'small vertical load cover at the rear next to the tailgate than can be recessed in the floor and pulled up to join the roller cover' as this would stop everything falling out when the electric tailgate is opened!

Regards

Will M · Nov 25th, 2012, 16:56

Goodluck.

wimorrison · Nov 25th, 2012, 18:03

Good luck, will be good to have someone on the 'inside' - please don't forget us

961 · Nov 25th, 2012, 18:08

I wish you well

When you get to a position of influence perhaps you can persuade them to reinstall the spare wheel!!!

gmain1967 · Nov 25th, 2012, 18:12

Best of luck! Been many times to various Ericsson sites and love the country. Mate runs a mountainbike workshop over there near Gothenburg and has a fantastic life. Hope it comes good for you!

Paffel · Nov 25th, 2012, 18:20

That would be incredible, and a great opportunity! Keep us posted

NewVolvo · Nov 25th, 2012, 18:52

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Originally Posted by warninglight

I've just put in my application as a Manufacturing Engineering Graduate with Volvo Sweden for 2013. I'm in Final Year of my Mechanical Engineering degree at the moment and have worked in the automotive trade almost exclusively, including in a manufacturing environment.

Just wondering if anybody on here has worked/does work for the company in Sweden, and could give any feedback or experience?

The two automotive companies I really want to work for are Volvo and Jaguar/Land Rover, applications in for both now...

Here's hoping I at least get an interview in Sweden!

Fantastic news! Well done and hopefully it goes well.

As I am swedish, I am sure I could help you with the various questions you may have, so please ask away. But I can say this... working in Sweden gives you lots of rights and protection you didn't know even existsed

Just don't expect to be able to buy a beer or bottle of wine of a Saturday night - alchohol are strongly controlled by the government and the stronger stuff (above 3.5%) can only be bought from special shops.... (except restaurants).

Paffel · Nov 25th, 2012, 19:04

Got to say, I've always fancied a life in Scandinavia - soon as a job opens up in my field that's tempting enough think I'll go for it! W
What kind of perks do you get for working over there?
And apologies for boosting the thread!

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warninglight VOC Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	Just applied for a job with Volvo I've just put in my application as a Manufacturing Engineering Graduate with Volvo Sweden for 2013. I'm in Final Year of my Mechanical Engineering degree at the moment and have worked in the automotive trade almost exclusively, including in a manufacturing environment. Just wondering if anybody on here has worked/does work for the company in Sweden, and could give any feedback or experience? The two automotive companies I really want to work for are Volvo and Jaguar/Land Rover, applications in for both now... Here's hoping I at least get an interview in Sweden! __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

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wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Good luck, will be good to have someone on the 'inside' - please don't forget us __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

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Paffel VOC Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: Paffel	That would be incredible, and a great opportunity! Keep us posted __________________ Current;'01 S60 T5 Previous; '98 V70XC, '97 V40 2.0, '94 855 T5,'02 S60 D5,'97 V70 AWD,'90 740 Turbo,'97 855 T5 Auto,99 V70 10V,'04 S80 D5,'99 V70R AWD

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Paffel VOC Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: Paffel	Got to say, I've always fancied a life in Scandinavia - soon as a job opens up in my field that's tempting enough think I'll go for it! W What kind of perks do you get for working over there? And apologies for boosting the thread! __________________ Current;'01 S60 T5 Previous; '98 V70XC, '97 V40 2.0, '94 855 T5,'02 S60 D5,'97 V70 AWD,'90 740 Turbo,'97 855 T5 Auto,99 V70 10V,'04 S80 D5,'99 V70R AWD

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volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	Sounds great so good luck with it. When you do get the job, suggest to Volvo that they include in the design in the boot a 'small vertical load cover at the rear next to the tailgate than can be recessed in the floor and pulled up to join the roller cover' as this would stop everything falling out when the electric tailgate is opened! Regards

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Will M Premier Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2020 11:54 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Not living on that bloody rock anymore	Goodluck.

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961 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2015 16:45 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Berwick upon Tweed	I wish you well When you get to a position of influence perhaps you can persuade them to reinstall the spare wheel!!!

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gmain1967 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2021 14:49 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coedpoeth	Best of luck! Been many times to various Ericsson sites and love the country. Mate runs a mountainbike workshop over there near Gothenburg and has a fantastic life. Hope it comes good for you!

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