Supply (Renewable Energy) Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Offered alot of responsibily and accountability of roles and tasks to push your out of your comfort zone and develop yourself.

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

    • After your prove your very capable you are always offered new responsibilities through different projects.

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

    • I can only talk from my own experience and I had a manager and a mentor to help me settle into the business. Entering an engineering environment can be daunting when you are not from that background, but people are always on hand to explain jargon and ensure you understand the concept.

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

    • Many day to day jobs and then larger projects to fill any gaps

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

    • Once you have settled in your are given tasks and are expected carry out the task using your own initiative. Although guidance is offered when needed.

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

    • Received 95 hours of training throughout the year to ensure the development of core skills which i cna then apply to university situations.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, open environment however very serious when worked needed to be done.

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

    • Very well set up however there are rooms for improvement. HR are looking into every opportunity to improve the placement and graduate scheme each year

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

    • 95 hours of training, subsidised teambuilding day. Alot of time and effort is invested in you to fulfill your potential

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

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

    • |Cummins also have a very good graduate scheme here in Stamford which they are looking to improve with every opportunity possible.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were around 20 placements and graduates so there was a very large social group each weekend.

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

    • Had the opportunity to live at home for the year

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

    • As a local I rate the nightlife however it is a small town. It has many bars and a night club - does not compare to a city.

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

    • Organised through social groups e.g. football, pub golf cinema or through the work such as quizes or other events, there was usually something to do each week

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Purchasing and Supply

East Midlands

June 2011

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