Product Support Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I cam with no experience and enjoyed what I learnt. It has encouraged me to study mechanical engineering.

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

    • Valued and treated as an engineer.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Quite a lot but not every day. They usually answered questions when I asked though.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • During the core of the placement I was very busy. At the start and end i had less to do.

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

    • A lot, I was given my own project.

    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 can use them in any further job applications or interviews. It has made me more confident dealing with people and being put on the spot to answer questions.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Work quite hard.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I felt every student had very different work which just depended on their manager.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Allowed me on training courses and to meetings.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely consider a job here in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The students were close and enjoyed nights out together.

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

    • Very cheap

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

    • I never went but I heard it was ok.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were sports clubs and other social clubs however I did not join any work related one. I joined the Town rugby club however and played for them.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Mechanical Engineering

North East

September 2013

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