Industrial Placement - Engineering Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Initially it had its difficulties but I settled in well and started to enjoying the placement much more soon after.

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

    • I was involved in meaningful work that relieved pressure from my colleagues so I think my colleagues valued my work.

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

    • In each of my three departments I had a dedicated mentor that answered or guided me in anything I needed help with.

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

    • The workload varied throughout but I always had something to do. If the workload got too much it could be communicated to my team and the issue would be resolved.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • An adequate amount for my level of experience and performance throughout my placement. As I built up trust more responsibility was given 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?

    • My time management skills and communication skills have developed in the most significant manner and will assist me greatly in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere changed throughout my placement. In times of high intensity the atmosphere changed accordingly, however I have always felt comfortable.

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

    • Some departments were better than others at this and there is room for improvement but overall it was well organized.

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

    • The company supplied me with any resources I needed to perform my job and trained me in any manner necessary. There is also a vast library of training resources and courses that I am free to book onto.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • They are very appealing however I would always recommend to research industries as much as possible to make the most informed decision possible.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was s substantial group of placement students that were not only engineers. We attended company events as well as organized our own events also.

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

    • The living costs are affordable especially with a relatively high salary for a placement student in this area of the country.

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

    • Huddersfield is a 20 minute train journey to Leeds which is the nearest major city that has very good nightlife. Manchester is also relatively close. Huddersfield itself also has many bars and places for a nigh out.

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities to get involved in things every week, if not every day of the week.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

April 2019

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