Finance Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Working for Cummins was a fantastic opportunity for myself. Best decision of my life.

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

    • Really great team to work with! Everyone within my department was really helpful and supporting!

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

    • Whenever I required help there was someone always someone available! I often had 1-1 meetings with my manager and supervisor which was really useful.

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

    • Everyday was a busy day for myself but enjoyable!

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

    • As the year grew I was given more responsibility. But you need to be willing to volunteer yourself as it won't fall on your lap.

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

    • The amount of knowledge I've gained this year has been phenomenal! I now feel very confident conversing about economic and accountancy matters.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic atmosphere! Sometimes it didn't feel like the work!

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

    • Cummins placement year was very well organised. Especially the student development programme and my job role.

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A range of 5 a side football games every week. My supervisor and manager regularly attended which made it extra interesting!

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

    • Cost of living was really cheap.

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

North East

June 2016

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