Engine Test Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Really good time, lots this to do! Very glad I took the year out to do the placement.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly, I was treated like a full time employee.

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

    • Weekly 1:1's with my manager and other contact with supervisors where needed.

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

    • Loads of stuff to work on, never a bored moment.

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

    • Loads of responsibility, my supervisor was away for some parts of the year leaving me to take on his responsibilites.

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

    • Training was good, managers dont mind you taking time to go and learn about different parts of the company.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Nice and relaxed, never felt like anyone was watching over my shoulder. Good group of people, meant it was always entertaining.

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

    • Organised well, recruitment process was easier than alot of companys.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of opertunities for training

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Liked working for the company, would definitely consider coming back

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Pretty good, placement students organised meals and weekly football training.

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

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering

West Midlands

June 2013

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