Placement Year Review at Cummins

The Role

Role Description

Working on the delopment side of the gas engineering department , working on new engine programs.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The job is very varied and allows you to work in areas that you are interestedin

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone is willing to help out and I can ask anyone a question

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The managers are great and are always encoraging

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There is always lots of work to go around and I like that.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The level of resposiblity is pitched at the right level. I have looked after projects and helped on projects.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It has helped me apply my knowledge to the real world and gven me an insight into the working world.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The atomosphere is perfect.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The imeche support is good.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There was lots of inital training and opertunities to some specific training.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I feel I haev made a good impression and would be able to apply for a job.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

All the students get on well.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I lived at home

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

It was ok.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was involved in my scout group alot and there are lots of placemnt student activies going on

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?

Really supportive job, even if your knowledge of engines ins not great you soon learn .

Review 85/94 for Cummins

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