Purchasing Placement Review

by Cummins

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Always had tasks to complete and deadlines were set. Never had nothing to do.

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

    • I got on well with all supply managers I was working with. We had lots in common, and they were easy to get on with.

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

    • Supply managers would assist me whenever I required there help.

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

    • Always had onoging projects to make progress on, and had to workplan to work to, and aims & objectives set by my manager.

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

    • Huge responsibility, as I was given a project to source a recognition gift, for all employees worldwide 4000+. I had a budget and deadlines to meet and not exceed.

    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 spent 2 days at a professional training centre where I gained a variety of new skilled to assist me in my final year and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • very laid back, friendly employees, everybody gets on well with one another.

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

    • The placement was very well organised, I had a workplan to work towards, a learning log to complete each month, and regular performance reviews.

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

    • Before I started to job I had to pass a medical, then they were strict with the health and safety training. They invested in all placement students to go to a training centre to aquire more useful skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

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

    • In the past they have taken on placement students to take on a graduate course.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, we would organise all sorts of events, such as bowling and go karting. We also played 5 aside football once a week.

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

    • Stamford is an expensive area to live, the cost of living is not far behind prices in areas of London. But I commuted from home each day. So I spent more money on petrol!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Peterborough is only 10 minutes away by train so we would meet there for a night out. Stamford was good for pubs as there are a number of pubs to visit.

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

    • Many activities, I took part in a football tournament organised with all of Cummins UK plants.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2008

View More Reviews