SQP Project Coordinator Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement, I would definitely come back to Cummins for future employment.

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

    • Valued, they appreciate that you are a student and are here to develop, but at the same time give you enough respect.

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

    • I was supported throughout my placement, however expected to get on with the job and personally develop.

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

    • Varied, some projects were long term and I also had day to day tasks to complete. I feel I could of been slightly busier.

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

    • I had quite a lot of responsibility, I was also tasked with running my department for 1 week managing all SQP projects.

    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 have developed during my placement at Cummins, it has helped me to understand processes and how to work with a variety of people. It has definitely guided me for the future and when I go back to university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is really friendly and supportive. Great atmosphere.

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

    • Fairly good. Could of been improved in the organisation to start with. I felt I had to ask to be involved with a lot of projects at the beginning.

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

    • I have had the opportunity to go to some training, i.e. six sigma and excel. Could of been offered more.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there is a number of placement students every year.

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

    • Varies on where you live. With the wage you earn it's easily enough to live and they have contacts of all the other placement students. This allows you to house share.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good.

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

April 2015

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