Structural Analysis Placement Student Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was a fantastic opportunity and I absolutely loved working here. I had high expectation and it really ticked all the boxes.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone in my departament was great and helpful. All of my colleagues were really knowledgeable and willing to share their experience.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Both my manager and my coach were really involved in providing me with support and I've always received all the help I needed and as fast as possible when I was stuck. Also, their involvement with the academic staff from my university was great and it led to interesting projects.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I've never been given the opportunity to get bored. At times I felt that I couldn't keep up with the work, but overall i would say there was an almost perfect balance. The schedule usually alternated between actual work and meetings/training without feeling repetitive.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was actually surprised by how much responsibility I was given even from the very first months. It was a bit scary as I was afraid not to fail and dissapoint, but I guess in the end it turned out to be OK.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I consider I have acquired extensive skills in the field, more than I would have ever learned in university. Working in such a large company along very experienced engineers was well worth the effort and I hope to pursue a career in the same field. Thanks to the placement, I think I'll really have an easy time doing my final year project as I have gained most of the necessary skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere was never tense and everyone was laid back. Ocasional jokes made it a fun environment to work in.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The placement was surprisingly well organised considering I was the first student in that department.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was trained in a variery of areas and even if some were not directly related to my role it only helped broaden my skills

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • It is definitely is a prospective company and I would like to work with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I know there was a good social scene although I did not live close to the work place and I was unable to take part.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Again, I was comuting so I do not really know what the prices were like. From the ocasional shopping I've done in the region, I thought they were decent.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • One of the main complaints of colleagues was an absence of nightlife although I can't say I've missed it.

    2/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Sure, from community involvement to introducing young children to engineering there is a wide array of opportunities for activities outside work.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

July 2012


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