Student Process Engineer Review

by Siemens

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the placement, as I feel it's opened me up to vast amounts of experience, and given me the opportunity to enhance my skills. I feel that it's also given me a completely different outlook for when I return to University

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

    • Many members of my team were soon coming to me for questions and advice regarding areas of work I had been involved in, and also areas I have skills in, such as programming. This was a great feeling, as I felt like a valued member of the team, and that I was making a difference

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

    • My manager was always ready and willing to give support, guidance and advice on any issues or concerns I had.

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

    • My main tasks were projects set to me, which meant I was constantly busy but I often had to help fix problems on the factory floor, whether related to my skills or my previous projects. In addition, I found that my projects were constantly evolving, also with colleagues coming for help on their projects.

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

    • My projects were my own, and I was given full responsibility and trusted to complete them. I feel my manager had confidence in my abilities, which was reassuring and gave me confidence.

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

    • The skills I've developed I know will continue in later life, as I feel it's built upon the foundations my course has created massively. In addition, it has also opened up other areas which I may not have touched on if I had not undertaken a placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Often quite laid back, with there being friendly attitude amongst people in the office. It meant I was comfortable and able to approach people, whilst also openly talking with colleagues about work or even non-work related conversation. This meant I built friendships with colleagues, rather than just seeing them as work colleagues

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

    • The assessment centre was well planned, with my first few days going well in terms of my manager expecting me, contacting me beforehand etc. However, I do feel that I was almost thrown into work with little guidance. My manager was more than happy to help, but was often busy so I was left at times where I was unsure what to do/who to talk to. After settling in, it became easier but I feel if there was a better starter pack/introduction for placement students first starting I may have been better equipped to get on with tasks, rather than find out a few weeks after starting I still needed access to certain things.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Within a few weeks I was sent on a training course for specialist software, which immediately highlighted to willingness to train me

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

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

    • I would be more than happy to be offered a job

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Highly sociable with most other interns/graduates

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

    • N/A Did not live in the area I worked in - lived with parents and commuted

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

    • N/A - see above

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

    • Other colleagues often socialised outside of work, with the company also hosting sporting events such as football teams

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2017

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