System Engineer Review

by Visteon Engineering Services Ltd

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The company where very accommodating and found ways to make my work interesting and enjoyable. My colleagues ensured a laugh was always around the corner.

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

    • I became very close to my colleagues and developed close friendships.

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

    • Support and guidance where always available from my supervisor.

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

    • Work was always available, the difficulty varied immensely however.

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

    • In regards to the Student Project, I was running the show. Regarding normal work I felt fairly crucial to some projects.

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

    • The soft skills I developed will help me immensely in acquiring a job after university. I learnt very little which would be of benefit to my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office has a welcome vibe of fun, tinged with determination and a quality work ethic.

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

    • The organisation was flawless.

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

    • Standard amount of training.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Visteon are keen to recruit graduates.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The 11 placement students had a great rapport.

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

    • Standard cost of living and socialising.

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

    • A few great clubs and plenty going on.

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

    • With London being a 25 minute train journey, the fun never stops.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

South East

May 2015

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