Application Support Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I worked in application support and thought it was a great role, there was a good balance between hands on work and desk work. I always had several jobs going on at the same time.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and keen to help. I had a high level of responsibility over my projects and I was treated like one of the engineers for the most part.

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

    • My manager sat behind me and so was easily accessible and keen to help.

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

    • Always had a good workload with some busier periods. There was always more work to be done if I needed it (usually didn't).

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

    • Had complete responsibility for getting my projects done, although I had support where needed. This was daunting at the start but very fulfilling when the results came through.

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

    • The engine business and role were very relevant to my mechanical engineering degree. There were also additional presentation, problem solving and project management skills that will come in very handy.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional but occasionally there was an office party to lighten the atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was a very organised set up from the very beginning, starting with a 2 week hand over from previous students which helped with settling in, and regular meetings with my manager etc..

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

    • There was various work-related training throughout the year which I was encouraged to attend. There was also community involvement that was encouraged as well as various other personal developement opportunities

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are good employment prospects and bursary programs up for grabs.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a good number of us and it was fairly easy to organise meals and social hangouts throughout the year.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Daventry/Rugby area is reasonably priced, however there is nearly nothing to do in the immediate area.

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

    • Very small town with only one or two places to go.

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

    • There is plenty of opportunity for community involvement, attending open days, and supporting other such activity.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2013

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