Mechanical Engineering - Product Development Review

by Houlder Ltd

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • The tasks I had were very intersting. The workmates and colleagues were very nice. I have learnt a lot for me and my studies. Put the theory of the studies into practice. Improving the language. Collecting work experience. Developed own personality.

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

    • Generally we had nice conversations. They were helping me, when I had a question. Good relationship, as well in free time.

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

    • Every time they were supporting me.

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

    • Generally I had enough work to do.

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

    • In the end I also had tasks with high responsibility.

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

    • I absolutely could improve my skills I had learnt in University. It will help me for my degree studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was really nice.

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

    • It was well organised. Already on my first day everything was prepared for me.

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

    • They explained me well what to do.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are very good.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, it was.

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

    • The living costs were very high, but the salary was enough to pay for that.

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

    • There were good opportunities to go out.

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

    • Yes, there were.

    5/5
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Engineering, Market Research, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design

London

March 2015

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