R&D Placement Student Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Extremely enjoyable with varied and challenging work

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

    • Made to feel extremely welcome

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

    • Everyone was always very happy to give advice

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

    • Got quite busy as times, but I would rather be busy than bored

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

    • Was given real responsibility from day 1

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

    • I believe the placement year has made me much more employable and will help me greatly with my degree

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was happy with the good bit of banter every now and again

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

    • Extremely well organised and well established placement scheme

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

    • Perkins has a very good formal Performance Devlopment Process

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Currently not recruiting

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social scene, always something to do

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

    • Quite expensive but good quality housing in Hampton

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

    • Quite good nightlife in Peterborough, Stamford which is a short drive / train journey away is really good

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

    • Several after work socials

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering

East of England

June 2013

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