Assistant Product Development Engineer Review

by Spirax Sarco

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The work that I did provided a lot of scope to use skills and subjects that I had learnt at university. There was a lot of expertise within the company. It was an enjoyable experience.

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

    • My colleagues valued my opinions and were very helpful as I settled in and have been helpful since.

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

    • My team leader was very helpful in providing me with support and guidance as I settled in to the new work placement.

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

    • Some days were busier than others, depending on project commitments, but there was always some work that could be done

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibilty with respect to the project that I was involved in. I worked well with my team to complete set objectives.

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

    • The skills I have developed over the course of my placement have really helped my time management and organisation abilities, and this will transferable to the competence required for my degree course. I have also developed my confidence, creativity and improved my technical capabilities.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally professional, open and friendly

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

    • Quite well organised, I had the opportunity to become a STEM (Science Technoloy Engineering and Mathematics) ambassador and worked with local schools in the area. It was a great way to add to my technical skills, encourage younger students into engineering and do something different.

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

    • I had regular meetings with my team leader about my technical and personal development. I had access to a business mentor to help with my professional development also. It was another good opportunity to to have more experienced professionals work with me and help guide my development.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a competive graduate scheme available, it provides an opportunity to learn more about the company and be exposed to different departments within the company.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene with the other placement students, and we regularly went out together

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

    • It isn't the cheapest place to live, but taking advantage of deals and offers is always helpful

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

    • The nightlife was relatively decent, but some areas can be quite rough.

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

    • There were different activities available, and usually colleagues opened up invitations to try out different activites outside of work

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

February 2014

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