Placement Year Review at Cummins

The Role

Role Description

Mainly Marketing Communication work, so producing brochures, advertising in terms of external communications and also internal communications via an online portal, communication screens and a newsletter.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My colleagues were very helpful and I had many fun tasks to complete

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was involved in the work place and outside work in social events

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had a manager who provided monthly meetings with me on a one to one basis. I also had a colleague who was on hand and happy to answer any questions who has been at the company for over 15 years

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There were times when I needed more work but when I asked for more I was given more, I was never too busy it was just right

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I had some projects that are global within the company that I was the owner of and run on a monthly basis

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had many all day placement training sessions which were very beneficail to me from team work to customer service. I have learnt so much this year that I would never of had the opportunity with out the year in industry

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very fun but also professional, we all had fun but also got a lot of work done.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We had a change of placement leader this was not ideal but after that there was a lot more direction and they have asked for our feedback so it can be approved

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

there was no particular individual training but I was trained via my job tasks by colleagues

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The placement I took over from is coming back as a graduate and some managers have worked up from graduate

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were a lot of other placements and graduates and so there was a good social atmosphere

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

a little bit more expensive than average as it is a good commuting place for London

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

limited as it is a small town but we make the most of it, some nice bars

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A few sporting activities and also regular cinema trips and trips with networks in the company

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?

It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about business first hand in a manufacturing and engineering industry. As a market leader it is good to see the steps a global comany takes to keep this position and how as an individual you can help a company reach goals.

Review 89/94 for Cummins

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