Placement Student Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • They throw you in at the deep end and give lots of major projects right off the bat.

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

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

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

    • Some days do slow down a bit when you're waiting for some things to come through but they're few and far between.

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

    • I took the lead on a number of projects that could easily have been acceptable to someone who works here full time.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • I had a similar sense of humour to the other two people I worked with so we all got along really well.

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

    • My placement was sorted out right at the last minute so there were a few teething problems but they were all resolved in a few weeks.

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

    • I was able to attend numerous training sessions and lead some very costly projects.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely consider coming back for a job here.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I live quite far away from where I was working so I wasn't able to attend the majority of social events

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Everything was very cheap. Much cheaper than at home

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

    • As I didn't live in Daventry I never went on a night out there during my placement.

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

    • Cummins has a scheme that all employees must complete at least one session of volunteering every year. There are also lots of careers fairs and the like available.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

May 2014

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