Systems Engineer Review

by Visteon Engineering Services Ltd

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement at Visteon. It was challenging, rewarding and the people are super friendly. They are willing to help you with whatever you need and answer any questions, which really helps when you first start out.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues. They treated me as if I was one of the team, not just a student. They were always including me in anything they could, so I could gain as much experience as possible.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was always supported throughout my time with Visteon. If I ever had a problem I could easily speak to my manager and he would help me resolve it.

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

    • I was always kept busy with one thing or another. Visteon has a lot of flexibility with work which means you always have opportunities to work on things that you are really interested in which is great.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I feel as a placement student I had a good amount of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think the skills I have gained over the year will really help me when continuing my studies and even into working life. Visteon teaches you a whole variety of skill sets from technical to business related skills, which makes everything you learn super useful later on.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is friendly and of course love to chat from time to time.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Overall, my placement was well organised.

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

    • Whenever I had the opportunity I would always put myself forward for training opportunities, I was never turned down from a chance to improve my knowledge.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If the opportunity arose I would definitely consider coming back to Visteon.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other students were sociable and friendly, however only a couple of us lived in Chelmsford which made it harder to do things after work.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living is normal. Rent prices a slightly inflated because of the close proximity to London but not out of price range with the salary you get.

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

    • Lots of nice pubs. Only a couple of clubs

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I wasn't involved in any outside of work activities so can't comment.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

East of England

May 2016

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