Placement Year Review at Cummins

The Role

Role Description

Run reports on behalf of users
Gather monthly data to create statistics
Gather user requirements and then communicate these to the development team by creating FSDs and claifying these in meetings
Keep track of all customisations for Huddersfield and Aftermarket plant
Assist users in testing changes they have requested on the Oracle 11i Application

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My role has changed several times throughout the year which has kept the placement enjoyable and given me the oppertunity to work in different areas within IT

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The team were very welcoming and helped me to settle in very quickly so I felt part of the team immediately

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I have had regular meetings with my manager and he has helped me get the most from my time at Cummins

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My roles built up over the first few months to help me settle and get used to each role until my work load was full

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

For 6 months I was the only point of contact globally for users who needed changes makes on a group of aound 300 databases on the Lotus Notes system.

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

The placement has helped me decide on the career path I would like to follow, which includes me changing my course to assit this process. I have learnt professional skills which will help in future jobs

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A great group of people who get on like a house on fire

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Certain roles given to me were planned from the begining whereas some were assigned to me as they came available

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Cummins standard training was given - Induction part 1&2 and Diversity training. No other courses were offered, all knowledge has been transitioned from work colleagues

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I am currently looking into getting my final year sponsership from the company with the possibility of returning after graduation

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There is a large group of undergraduates and gradutes who organise social events between themselves

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Can find pretty cheap student housing with bills incl in rent

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There is a university in Huddersfield which means there are somm student bars but not many

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Cummins offer a range of volunteering oppertunities which can be done 2-3 times a year on a work day which then can be continued in your own time

Review 87/94 for Cummins

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