Mechanical Development Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Really interesting, hard to adjust from the uni lifestyle though!

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

    • I was given interesting and challenging tasks from the word go, and responsibility increased over time.

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

    • There was always good guidance along the way, and I had a mentor to help my placement year count towards my IMechE accreditation.

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

    • I always had work to do, it helped sort out my organisational skills.

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

    • I was given a comfortable level for me - if I needed support it was always there.

    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 feel like I have learnt more in this year than at uni so far! Definitely skills I will take with me to future jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I got on well with colleagues, but it was a suitable work enviroment also.

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

    • Starting the placement was very easy, Cummins take on many students and the process is well practised.

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

    • I attended many training sessions, and I was encouraged to take every opportunity that arose to attend extra training sessions appropriate to my work, and to visit suppliers and customers relating to projects.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'd love to come back and work here, the company really look after their employees - I hope they want me back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The students developed their own social activites outside of work, but you are encouraged to spend time with your colleagues and gain experience in a work environment rather than just hide away with the other students.

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

    • I moved back home with my parents. Socialising, the area I was in is a pretty cheap place to go and do things.

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

    • Not the best night life, but when you're working hard this isn't an issue.

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

    • Sports clubes and social clubs are available, but most extra opportunities are organised internally within each department or office (team building exercises, curry nights, etc) - it's a more relaxed enviroment, very friendly colleagues.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

July 2012

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