IT Support Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed working with my team and learning a lot about areas I had not thought about before in the business world.

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

    • My team have been brilliant throughout the placement and have answered many of my queries regarding the company and work we do.

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

    • I feel my opinions have mattered and my manager has given me time and understanding with my viewpoints on many projects.

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

    • Depending on how many customers we had on site it varies but I had other work to be getting on with in quiet periods.

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

    • As the only person with a computing background I was given a large range of responsibilities in terms of communicating global IT changes to the team and helping each team member with individual issues.

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

    • I have not learnt new technical skills that would help within university as such, although I have used existing skills in the work environment. I have certainly gained many soft skills and other areas of interest in the business. I have been allowed to go on relevant training to supplement my work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My colleagues were always happy to talk and answer queries.

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

    • It was excellent to have my predecessor with me for the first couple of weeks to get used to the internal way of doing things.

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

    • I was offered a variety of internal courses and even some external training.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Within Cummins there are definitely opportunities but not as many in this country for my type of degree.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived away from Daventry so was never really involved.

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

    • I lived away from Daventry so was never really involved.

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

    • I lived away from Daventry so was never really involved.

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

    • I was involved with the cricket team and there are many opportunities to represent the company at events and to help in the community.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2014

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