Current Product Support Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • A very enjoyable placement. I had a proper role from day one and didnt't find myself just doing favours for other people. Had my own projects to run from start to finish.

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

    • All colleagues were very friendly and extremely helpful, especiall in the first few months whilst I was getting used to the role.

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

    • My manager was very supportive, had a one to one meeting every two weeks to review projects and discuss any issues.

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

    • My workload fluctuated on a daily basis. I was never bored as there was always work to keep myself busy.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility while working at Cummins. I carried out several projects of critical engine components, however there was always someone willing to help when I was unsure.

    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 have learnt twice as much in my time at Cummins than I did in my first two years at University

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good!

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

    • The whole placement is organised brilliantly

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

    • Cummins is prepared to invest a lot of time in placement students to ensure that the placement is valuable.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • There were opportunities for employment, however there aren't many full time positions availiable at this time.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were several socail events organsied amongst placement students throughout the year.

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

    • The cost of living in Davnetry is ok depending on the type of accomodation. A lot of houses are unfurnished but are availiable at a reasonable price.

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

    • There are places to go out but, the night life in Daventry really isn't great,

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

    • There are a few different activites that placement students can get involved in. mostly arranged by existing employees. E.g. Football

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

July 2013

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