Undergradute ETC Engineer Review

by Millbrook Proving Ground

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Great experience having 6 months hands on experience, then 6 months as the engineer running tests.

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

    • Got on really well with everyone. Able to have a laugh, willing to take time out to teach me new things and explain the more complicated things as well.

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

    • My original mentor left after a few months into my placement, but a new mentor was assigned quickly and was willing to help with anything.

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

    • There were peaks and troughs of work, but I had other projects to fill in the quiter periods.

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

    • I was left to run my own projects and also carry out important work for the customer by myself.

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

    • Great experience gained, definitely will come in useful when returning to university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was still good even when there were a lot of changes in the staff.

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

    • Given a training matrix for when I was getting the hands on experience and another for when I was running the projects.

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

    • Given some training, but all staff were willing to help whenever I asked.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would like to get into the development side more, rather than just durability testing.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Invited to every meal within my department. Met up regularly with other undergrads, as well as playing football with a few of them each week.

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

    • Made the most of the student nights!

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

    • Not too bad, living in Bedford definitely allowed more nights out.

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

    • Played football each week and other sports were on offer. Asked to help a local college with their Formula E entry as well.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

East of England

June 2014

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