Manufacturing Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Gained valuable experience that I believe would struggle to be matched in other companies

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

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

    • Guidance was given when needed but also allowed freedom when a suitable standard of work had been produced

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

    • Personally my role was incredibly busy however I enjoy a large workload so this was good in my opinion.

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

    • Great laugh, with work still the main priority

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

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

    • Think a few more formal trainings should exist for certain softwares.

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

    • Hires large amount of placement students however small amount of graduates on particular site

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Large amount of students hired so you can could settle in with a multitude of groups

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

    • Rent £435 for a room, there's a wetherspoons if you need cheap drink.

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

    • Wouldn't recommend living in Daventry, Most students tend to live in Northampton where it is a decent night out.

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

    • Many opportunities presented however not many make use of them.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

East Midlands

July 2015

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