Materials engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Was good to apply the knowledge i had gained at uni and apply it in the real world

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

    • I was encorporated into the team right from the offset

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

    • A training plan was set up at the start of the placement and i was always able to as for guidence

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

    • I was able to organise my work how i pleased. Although there was a consistent flow of work and there was always a back log I rarely felt under pressure to complete befor deadlines.

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

    • I was given exactly the same amount of responsability as those around me in the lab

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • there was a good work/social balance whilst at work.

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

    • I was quickly and efficiently trained in order to start working as soon as possible

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • They offer a bursary in order to try to keep you on their books for potential jobs in the future around the world

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • I was able to live at home

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

    • Was pretty good for a small town

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

    • there were always notices up around the plant with out of hours activities

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2014

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