HR Placement Student Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my year at Cummins.

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

    • Everyone I worked with was really supportive and willing to help if needed.

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

    • I had regular 1:1s with my Manager and she always provided me with guidance and support.

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

    • Workload varied depending on what was going on in the business.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • At Cummins every placement student is a valued member of the team and is given a lot of responsibility if they can handle it.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • The placement programme is well organised and structures with a thorough induction so all students feel welcome.

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

    • Cummins invests a lot of time and money in training and development. The structured student programme is great for developing soft skills and workplace confidence.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Cummins is a great employer and runs a Graduate Programme which is very appealing.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the student placements (approx. 20) go out and socialise together which makes the placement experience much more enjoyable.

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

    • Darlington is very cheap.

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

    • Darlington isn't the best for nightlife but is still fun!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is a lot of opportunity to get involved in fundraising/charity work both inside and out of work. The Sports and Social Club also organises trips/outings such as York Races which is great value and lots of fun.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

North East

May 2015

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