IT Project Manager Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I found the placement to be both a challenge but also an enjoyable experience. I learnt new skills and met people, I also enjoyed the area that I had to re-locate to.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Within the office and across the wider business everyone made a point of introducing themselves and most made an effort to get to know me. I became an integral part of the office.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • At the start of the placement the support and guidance was substantial, I regularly met with my manager to check my progress. However, naturally this amount of support decreased as I learnt about the business and procedures.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I found that I was mostly very busy on my placement, however there was often periods between projects that I found myself looking for extra work.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • After l learnt the procedures of the business I was given sole responsibility of numerous projects worldwide.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Although I learnt a lot about Cummins and its business environment, and my commercial understanding increased I feel that when returning to my final year of study my the new skills and knowledge will be limited in helping me. However looking forward I have developed a wide skills set that will both enhance my confidence and performance.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • There was always people to speak to and everyone got on well, however as a small working environment there was often periods each day where everyone minded their own business.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Good structure to the inductions, work load and tasks.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Often opportunities to attend training, I gained a Project Management Qualification during my time at Cummins.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Company Car

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • They currently do not have a Graduate Scheme available, however they are in the process of creating one.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I lived with the one other placement student and we got on well, we often went out after work with other colleagues.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Peterborough has a good shopping scene and a variety of food places that vary on budget. Buses are cheap enough however Taxis can be expensive.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There is a nightlife but its not great.

    1/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • I volunteered at a local school, got involved in many community projects, ran fundraising and charity events.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Business Management, Computer Systems Engineering, Customer Service, Engineering, Financial Management, Purchasing and Supply, Sales, Surveying, Voluntary

East of England

September 2012


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