Placement Year Review at Cummins

The Role

Role Description

Plan, develop and execute design validation test work. Actively involved in product design process, communications with suppliers and management of resources to arrange solutions to customer complaints.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Fantastic oppertunity. Thoroughly enjoyed the day to day challenges and found, on the most part, that everything undertaken was new and everyday learnt something new.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great colleagues, good level of humor whilst still keeping focused on the job at hand.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Significant levels of support.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I don't feel this question is easy to answer. It very much varies. I also feel that personally I prefer to be busy, which in this placement was most of the time.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

For the most part left to own devices. When supervisor was absent I stood in.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Learnt a huge deal in my time on placement, most of which are skills I wouldn't otherwise have had a chance to undertake. All of these skills support my ability to suit a future role within the profession.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As mentioned previously, surrounded by a great bunch of colleagues.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Initial organisation was slow. Long duration passed before I received a computer to start work. After that, the flexible plan of work allowed me to find a place to fit inside the team to maximum effect.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Cummins provided many fantastic training oppertunities. This would have been 9/10 if I would have been able to have six sigma training during my time here, which I fell would have been hugely beneficial.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home
• Healthcare/Dental

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Good prospects.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Good social oppertunities though personally I didn't attend many of the events.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Lived with the mother! Can't complain.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Huddersfield OK, Leeds/Manchester short train ride away for superior evenings out.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Many volunteering oppertunities and sports clubs.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Overall brilliant placement that I would reccomend to anyone wanting to enter the industry.

Review 72/94 for Cummins

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