IT Support Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • There were some tough times during this job, some stressful times, but all down to the level of responsibility I was given, and once I improved at my job, it was very enjoyable.

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

    • Colleagues treated me like a professional and the positive atmosphere energized me.

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

    • Great support and ambiguous guidance by Mentor.

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

    • Various tasks for different Managers and Departments build a very good balance.

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

    • High responsibility and very professional tasks motivated me to deliver great results. For me, not comparable with other internships.

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

    • It gave me amazing insight on the industry I wouldn't have gained at all doing the research on it.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very lively and some of the best people I have ever met

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

    • Very well organised from start to end. Internship goals/aims given before you start with a plan of what is to be expected over the 10 weeks.

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

    • There is a big emphasis on training and development at Cummins, though as I was only there for 10 weeks, options were slightly limited

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would be delighted to work for Cummins in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular events were organised aimed at getting students and colleagues to socialize together and we often met up for lunch/after work as well.

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

    • Expensive for me - however management were always generous on nights out

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

    • Fun and entertaining. No dull moment whenever we go on night outs.

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

    • Lots of schemes and initiatives to get involved with, i.e fitness groups etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

October 2013

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