Student Engineer Review

by Nissan UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement in the Conversions and Accessories department at NTCE and acquire very valuable career experiences

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

    • The majority of the time I was very valued by my colleagues. Occasionally I was deemed a student but management was quick to step in.

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

    • to any extent that I needed. Management was always available to support.

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

    • Very busy with constant work flow. I gained very good time management skills with the high work load.

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

    • Management trusted me with full responsibility on some very high profile 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?

    • This placement year has set me up with a very solid base to begin my career in the automotive industry and has expanded my opportunities after graduation in different sectors of the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good, entertaining and busy at the same time

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

    • Quite good, HR provided induction training and I was able to develop the role within my department.

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

    • Training and skill development courses were available throughout my placement.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very promising within other company owned entities

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were various social events planned in the area

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

    • slightly more expensive than one would expect

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

    • decent enough

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

    • yes quite a few within the sports and social clubs.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

August 2015

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