Undergraduate Engineer Review

by JCB

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • A wide variety of tasks and roles in some intersting/ challenging areas of the business mesnt I was able to develop skills and knowledge applicable to my final year study and a future career in engineering.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and supportive - offering advice, feedback and encouragement

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

    • Three very sturctured placements with a review at the end of each to dicuss progress.

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

    • The work load varies from the day to day task set by your manager to additional tasks from other areas of the business for those who are willing to ask.

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

    • As an undergraduate engineer obviously the responsibility was limited; however, you are encourgaed to take ownership for your own tasks. There was also a chance to work on an engineering project as part of a team of students to solve a problem set by one of the business units - giving you the completely responsibility for sucess or failure.

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

    • Skills developed during the 12 months are likely to be usefull not just in my final year but in a future career within engineering. There is also an option to turn your work into a final year dissertation project.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly/ supportive - good community spirit.

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

    • I completed three well organised placements plus an additional engineering project as part of an undergraduate team. All went smoothly and the results were always positive.

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

    • A very good two week induction at the start of the 12 months followed by job specific training throughout if required/ asked for by the student.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I am hoping that through the contacts made during my 12 months I will be able to secure a graduate position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Cost of living was very reasonable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Locally the nightlife is not particularly good. However, Birmingham, Manchester, Derby and Nottingham are only a short train ride.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes; football league, volunteering and company social event

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

November 2012

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