Pursuit Engineer Review

by Visteon Engineering Services Ltd

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Overall, an enjoyable and satisfying job

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

    • Colleagues were friendly and always happy to show more

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

    • Help was always available, despite being a busy department

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

    • Work load ranged on a weekly basis

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

    • I was given important tasks that were directly connected to the customer

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

    • Skills learnt will come very useful in future practice

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were upbeat and the atmosphere was never dull

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

    • Placement was well planned

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

    • I was given responsibility for important jobs

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Happy to have me back after my Masters

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Average

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

    • Average

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not much to do in the area

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Usual, gym, high street etc

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

South East

August 2013

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