Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed time away from university. Having this placement year has made me realise what is important when applying for a job and choosing an employer.

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

    • I have learned a great deal from my colleagues. You learn the most from listening to others.

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

    • I was given less support than I expected, however I suppose that working in the industry is different to university life and that might be the way it is.

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

    • On a daily basis I am busy. If I find that I have a lack of work to do I ask my colleagues if they have work for me to do, which 8 times out of 10 they do.

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

    • A reasonable amount.

    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 learned a great deal this year. It will certainly benefit me in the future. I am 100% sure that placement is a great stepping stone to realising what part of the industry you want to go into.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • General atmosphere was that you were at work to work. I think there could have been more team bonding exercises rather than team meals.

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

    • The placement was well organized however I wish there had been more training at hand that I could have done if I wished.

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

    • The standard amount of training we were given.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Future employment prospects within the organization is possibly an option.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not a great deal, as people were dotted over the place.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not cheap, but not expensive.

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

    • 0 - not really.

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

    • A few, not with the department.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering

East Midlands

April 2019

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