Structural And Dynamics Analysis Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Your work as a placement student actually makes and impact, its not just a training exercise

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

    • Like friends

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

    • Provided with all the support required

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

    • Depends on the project, overall it is well balanced

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

    • fully in charge of the project that is assigned to me

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • the soft skills I have learnt through this placement will probably assist me through the rest of my career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • diverse and well balanced between professionalism and fun

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • 60% of my department are ex placement students

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Cummins employ a large number of placement students, making it easy to find like minded indiviuals

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

    • coming from London, housing was 3 times cheaper.

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

    • not much happening

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering

East Midlands

April 2019

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