Manufacturing Engineering placement student Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Placement was very enjoyable with a large variation of projects.

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

    • I felt that people appreciated the quality of my work and my communication.

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

    • My manager had an excellent balance of support whilst giving me space to solve problems in my own style.

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

    • There were always individual projects to complete as well as supporting the production line.

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

    • Towards the end of my placement I was responsible for managing my own projects, dealing with contractors and resolving issues.

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

    • My communication and confidence have been tested from the beginning of the placement and I have massively developed my work ethic.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office has a jovial atmosphere and is an excellent environment to work in with great facilities, apart from the air conditioning and the lack of natural light

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

    • The placement had a clear overall structure with responsibilities made obvious.

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

    • I went on numerous training schemes and I was always told how to do something rather than somebody doing it for me.

    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?

    • Bursaries, summer placements and graduate jobs are all possibilities.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I knew many other students already as they are at the same university. Students organised meals, trips to the cinema, etc.

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

    • The rent and cost of drinks was cheap compared to the London prices I am used to.

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

    • Standard Wetherspoons in town. Leamington and Rugby are nice in the evening.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Cycling club started once the weather was better.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering

East Midlands

June 2013

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