Research and Development Placement Student Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic learning experience, as this is an IMechE accredited scheme and you get to experience different sides of the business.

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

    • I feel that my work was greatly appreciated.

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

    • All the time, when I got stuck, there was someone to guide me through the issues.

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

    • Always busy.

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

    • In my second team, all the tasks that I received were individual projects, where I was the only one accountable for my work. So you are given quite a lot of responsibility.

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

    • As I wanted to develop CFD skills, this placement contributed massively to my learning progress. It would definitely help me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is generally quite relaxed.

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

    • No complains here.

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

    • I wish there was more training available, but all the resources that we had were just enough to get you going.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • It is definitely an option.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The placement intake group was very engaged and bonded.

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

    • Generally the prices are pretty much what you expect, so nothing over expensive.

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

    • Rubbish

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

    • The young professional committee organized quite a lot of activities this year. Plus that there are always volunteering activities to get involved into.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2019

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