Test Engineer Review

by Shell

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was probably the best overall job I could have done, taking into account the salary as well. I enjoyed my job and even enjoyed staying extra hours to get work done because it was what i was very much interested in

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

    • My work was important to the company as a whole. I was in adding value to the company and this was shown in colleagues' attitude towards me

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

    • At every step.Most people in my department knew about my project and were more than happy to give informal advice. This was alongside having a supervisor and mentor I met regularly for support and guidance.

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

    • There was times when I was not very busy and times when I was too busy but over all I think the balance was just right.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as I could handle given my lack of experience. I felt like i had a say in all major decisions concerning my project.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very much. I have gained alot from the constant feedback process and the competencies I was rated against. I will be a much improved student back at university and even more so an engineer when I graduate

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We knew we were there to work but there was always time to relax and have a chat. Loads of jokes and laughing, good atmoshere.

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

    • Very well done. It was well set out so I knew the important dataes and targets to meet in good time.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • In terms of time spent with my supervisor and mentor who are quite important to the company as well as a few training courses I went on. fairly good!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I passed the internship and will most likely be offered a contract soon

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a group of new starters including graduates and pre-university students which has a lot of social events throughout the year

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

    • It was not too expensive or too cheap. Rent was on average about £270 a month and socialising was quite cheap

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

    • Chester is a very small town but you can still a make a good night of it

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

    • Yes there was always football and rugby and opportunities to get represent the company at schools etc

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

West Midlands

August 2009

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