Gas Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • The placement was good but some aspects were not perfect.

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

    • I felt I was valued by my colleagues but they never felt like family.

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

    • I was given quite alot of support

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

    • My work load varied some days I would be busy and other I wouldn't be, I was usually pretty busy but some tasks were boring.

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

    • I was given a moderate amount of responsibility, I was expected to manage my own projects therefore I was responsible for them.

    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 was given some training but I was also expected to pick up some things myself

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • An office is never fun.

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

    • I was well organised as there are alot of other placement students so they are used to supporting students

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

    • the firm invested time and resources in me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a project to take back to uni.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There quite a few alright people on placement, but Daventry would be an awful place to live if you didnt make any friends

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

    • Rent is reasonable but it depends on what part of the country you are from, living expense is ok.

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

    • there is one club which I wouldn't really recommend, Rugby isn't much better.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • there are a few clubs and activities to do.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

July 2013

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