Graduate Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Currently I am doing a two year graduate placement, so I am only 9+ months in. So far I am enjoying the experience.

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

    • Very welcoming company

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

    • We are the first graduates on the scheme, so there has been a learning curve for management as well, but overall I would say that management will support and guide where they can.

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

    • Work load has been reasonable, I can normally find tasks within my re-mitt to keep me busy.

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

    • The company will normally give you full responsibility for any tasks, projects or duties

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

    • A great lead on from my university studies

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good balance between getting the work done and general light atmosphere for every day things

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

    • Considering we are the first graduates, the company has been well organised

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

    • The company have help develop my general skills relating to most aspects of the company

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There has been no commitment regarding a full time job. So depending on how well I perform and the job vacancy requirements, I wont know?

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • All good

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

    • Same

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

    • N/A

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

    • Being a family man, I didnt get much time to get involved with further activities so far.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

June 2014

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