Service Business Analyst ( VPI/VPC) Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement , it gave me an experience as to what its like to have a full time job with responsibilities.

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

    • My Colleagues treated me like part of the team and i felt valued as a team member. They respected me like any other team member and the fact i was a placement student didnt negatively effect their attitude towards me.

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

    • Regular one to one meetings and quartery reviews. Also whevener i did have a problem my manager was around to speak to and i felt comfortable doing so.

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

    • In my role i had times where i would be severely busy and times where it would quieten down significantly.

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

    • Enough responsibility where i could have significant input however nothing i did not feel comfortable with.

    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 skils i developed which could help me in the future are : Presentation skills Excel skills Meeting Management Project Management

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet in the offiice

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

    • Well organised. good contact between the university and Cummins

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We had external training aswell as internal which was greatly appreciated , gave me the opportunity to develop skills that i already had aswell as new skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future job prospects is something i am interested in

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene amongst placement students. We would regular go out for drinks and meals. Most weekends were filled with clubbing and fun. it was good to unwind and let your hair down after a week of work.

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

    • Cost of living was £300 PCM Cost of Dinner : £15 Cost of Clubbing /Drinks : £20

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

    • was okay - better night out in Canterbury because of Kent University but within Thanet id recommend Broadstairs

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

    • Many sports clubs and opportunities , and every now and again bowling and quiz nights. Also within the departement we did paintballing and extra activites.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2014

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