Material Planner Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable experience, learnt a lot of new things.

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

    • I hope

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

    • Very helpful

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

    • Varies, but usually quite busy

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

    • Had all the responsibilities of the professional planner

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

    • Lots of report writting, time managing and problem solving skills obtained

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional yet not dull

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

    • Very well, company have been doing it for a long time, so all of the aspects are well organised

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

    • A lot, done more than during 3 past years at uni

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very nice company..Will absolutely consider it

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great fun, met many nice people

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

    • Place is small and cheap

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

    • I've seen better, but places like Newcastle, Durham and Leeds are all in one hour traveling time

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

    • More than plenty with all volunteering and communnity work

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

August 2009

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