Quality Engineer Review

by Forvia

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my work during placement to a great extent as I was surrounded by amazing people who were always willing to help me develop

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

    • I managed for friendships with my colleagues and we all got on very well and always looked out for each other

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

    • My supervisors were with me every step of the way, taking a step back to let me deal with issues but also reassuring me that here would be there to help me if I ever got stuck

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

    • For the first half of the year, I was relatively busy with some chunks of free time. This changed in the second half of the year when I was handed more responsibilities which I have craved for.

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

    • I was given a great deal of responsibility, dealing with suppliers and the customer as well as meeting customer set deadlines

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

    • Some of the skills I have learnt over the year are transferable skills I will carry with me everywhere

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was always balanced. There was always a relaxing feeling when you got into the office which would make you feel comfortable and ready to get on with daily tasks. Sometimes the atmosphere would be tense if there was some serious topic being investigated

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was well organized for most of the year. However, a few more events where all students meet to discuss their development would be a great addition

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

    • I feel like I have developed a lot as a person and I see a difference in who I was when I started to now. I have undertaken some training courses that target character at work and how to succeed at Faurecia

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

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

    • The future career prospects for Faurecia are very much appealing. They offer graduates the chance to develop further whilst studying for a masters

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Some of the placement students met once a week for a game of football and occasionally met out side of work hours

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

    • Oxfordshire is not really the cheapest place to live in but it is managable

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife is not that great in Banbury as it is a small town

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

    • Yes there where opportunities outside of work like joining the gym and meeting work colleague on the weekends

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2018

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