Manufacturing Engineering IP Review

by 3M

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of my placement and am very glad I decided to apply to 3M .

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

    • I felt very valued by colleagues, technical and non technical.

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

    • I had perfect support off my supervise which supported my learning throughout this year. My time was not micro managed and therefore I was able to develop quite quickly as an engineer.

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

    • This was variable due to the fact that projects have busy and quiet times.

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

    • A lot more than I originally thought but not too much for my ability. My responsibilities increased with time.

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

    • The skills I learnt from day to day working and training will help me forever more in my future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, and everyone was willing to help.

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

    • There were a few blips although over all very well organised.

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

    • I had huge investment in my training, and was sent on very valuable training courses throughout the year,

    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
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Graduate opportunities seem very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, very friendly group of IP's and Graduates as well as staff.

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

    • Moderate.

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

    • Not as good as the Nightlife I am used to but not the worst.

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

    • There was a moderate amount of opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

July 2015

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