Human Resources Placement Student Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The year has gone very quickly! I was given much more authority than I would have expected.

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

    • There is a good laid back atmosphere in the office however it took a while for it to feel 'like family'

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

    • I was given excellent support when I had to step up and lead my department for a month

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

    • Usually quite busy. Was a little slow moving at the start but if you show willingness and capability you will be given more interesting work to do

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

    • I was given a great deal of responsibility. I led my department and the Community Involvement Team for over a month and was also responsible for the inductions of more senior HR staff. I also got to carry out investigations which led to disciplinaries.

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

    • Taking a placement year was the perfect opportunity to find out which areas of the job I am most interested in. I could then develop skills in these area which will be beneficial when applying for Graduate roles

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was friendly and laid back but also could be serious when necessary

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

    • Placement set up was good. Work objectives were set and a bursary is awarded at the end of the year provided you meet certain criteria.

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

    • Cummins paid for all the students to attend a variety of training sessions such as time management and dealing with difficult people. I would have liked to have gone on more job specific training though.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I am going to apply for a graduate role with Cummins if I am not offered one.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All placement students got on really well together

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

    • Darlington is incredibly cheap to live in!

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

    • Would go further afield for a night out - Newcastle or York

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

    • I cycle a lot so I joined the local club - there is plenty to do within 10 miles or so but it will take some looking for.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

May 2013

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