VPI service Engineering Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • overall the placement went very well, i was able to get an insight on how different functions work together within a company in order to launch products into the market.

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

    • i was given a 'real job', and have lead and have aid in numerous project throughout my placement year.

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

    • Due to changes within the company, I didn't get much guidance and support as i was initially promised.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Being on numerous projects meant that I was very bust daily, i really enjoyed my placement and this year has really flown by!

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • i was given active roles, i have also led projects, held meetings and presented to a global audience. I also had a chance a represent the company to a supplier.

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

    • I was given full training for my specific role, and my communication, presentation, interpersonal skills have improved drastically. i was also given Health and Safety passport and also program management training.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • the atmosphere is very quiet.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • towards the start of my placement, there was a clear structure and my year was laid out. However, due to business structure changes, i did feel a lack of organisation within the company

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • the company did value me, and gave the same level of training and travelling opportunities as a full time employee.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    International Travel

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Cummins is a great company to work for, they really do take good care of their employees and encourages them to support the local community!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes- we were a social bunch and held regular social gatherings.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • very reasonable, plus the students all tend to live in the same area.

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

    • there isn't much options

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Kent is a quiet place, but its has a lot of tourist attractions and has regular trains to London.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2016

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