Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer Review

by Kimberly-Clark

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • There were always a number of varied tasks that I was invovled in.

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

    • I was treated like a colleague rather than an intern student. Many people didn't realise I was on a placement year.

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

    • I gave regular updates about the work I was doing to my line manager, who was always happy to give guidance on the best way I could go about working.

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

    • There was never a dull day and the work can thick and fast.

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

    • I had my own projects that I was responsible for their successful completion. I set my own deadlines (within reason) and organised what work I had to do in the day.

    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 added to my knowledge of CAD. However there was no other courses or training that I went on. In fairness, it wasn't necessary to have any other training given the nature of the work that I was doing.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was bright and friendly. People were more than happy to help with anything I didn't know myself. I found it easy to make friends and people had a real interest in getting to know you.

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

    • There was no apparent structure to the placement year. However, given the prospect of a whirlwind tour, or being treated as a resource. I would much prefer to be of use and gain knowledge that would be beneficial. I found it imporant to continuously look at the work you were doing and evaluate whether or not you were benefiting from its completion.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I would have liked to see a more formal method of tracking my progress. However, I always felt that everyone I worked with had my best interests in mind.

    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

    Healthcare from home

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

    • I would be more than happy to continue my development and career within Kimberly-Clark.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I had a fantastic time, there was never a shortage of things to do.

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

    • I lived in the outskirts of Hull. It is not expensive at all, neither is socialising.

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

    • There are a number of decent places to go out in Hull. There are also no shortage of pubs in the area too.

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

    • Lots.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

February 2011

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