SQI Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was a worthwhile experience. All the people I worked with were helpful and I have learnt a great deal from them.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My team was very welcoming and extremely helpful.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Any support or additional training to help me in my job was given when required and assistance was always on hand. With the environment created within Cummins it was always really easy to ask people for help.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • With the responsibilities I was given I was most of the time.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given more responsibilities the further into the placement I got. I received more responsibilities than I expected before I started. This meant I was never bored and makes your contributions seem more valued.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I received some very useful training (such as project management) which will help me a great deal throughout the rest of my education and into my career. Also the projects I have been involved in have given me a much better knowledge of engineering and supplier management.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • There was a friendly, fun and relaxed atmosphere within the office. Also being based with two different departments helped give me a wider knowledge of how the business works.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement plan was well structured with weekly and monthly review to monitor your progress and discuss further responsibility you wish to take on.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I felt that with the training and development I received that Cummins care about the placement and graduate schemes and invest in you a great deal.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would work for Cummins in the future if the chance arises.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There are many placements and graduates in Stamford and there are plenty of events organised.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Stamford is an expensive area to live in.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Stamford isn't the most lively of places. However it is a nice town.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are plenty of events orgainised by the various affinity groups.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Purchasing and Supply

East Midlands

July 2013

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