IT Business Analyst / Project Manager Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed my placement from start to finish.

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

    • At Cummins they gave me real responsibilities, making me a valued member of the team.

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

    • my manager was very approachable and always gave support when needed

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

    • There were peaks and troughs with the work load, but on average I was busy.

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

    • Allowed to run my own small projects, and be involved in corporate wide projects too

    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 have developed my skills and gained so much experience that will assist me in my studies and future career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally good atmosphere, but could be more tense during busy times.

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

    • Great structure and program in place for students

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

    • We all received training on employability skills, also received some job specific training within my department

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I would definitely return to Cummins

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Strong friendships created with the other students, especially through working directly with them on community projects and through socials

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

    • Very cheap

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

    • Not bad but not great

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Opportunities available through the sports and social club. And through local amentities

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

North East

August 2017

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