Quality placement student Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement year, it helped me realise what job opportunities are available to me with my degree.

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

    • Everyone has been really friendly and have respected me as a member of staff rather than a student

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

    • My supervisors have been really supportive the entire year and I felt able to talk to them openly and honestly.

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

    • I was busy every day dealing with customer and production quality issues.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement but the support of my team/supervisors was given if required

    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 gained a lot of skills and knowledge during my placement that will assist me in my future career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a great atmostphere to work in and lovely people to work with

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

    • My placement was extremely organised, I had a work plan and regular meetings with my manager to ensure that everything was going well

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

    • The company provided both internal and external training courses which were really helpful

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a good graduate scheme within the organisation

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were around 20 other placement students so there was a fair amount of social activities

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

    • Southern England can be quite expensive

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

    • There are a number of pubs/bars/restaurants in Ramsgate/Broadstairs

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

    • Lots of opportunities through the Sports & Social club

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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