Placement Student Process Engineer Review

by Siemens

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • A challenging but welcoming environment. Everyone I met was very nice and helped me out when I needed it. The work was tough and engaging. After the first few days there was no point at which I had nothing to do.

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

    • Got on really well everybody. Towards the end as my competency was growing in certain areas I felt comfortable being delegated to and I believe my colleagues also felt confident that they could hand responsibility over to me. I feel I became part of the team very quickly.

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

    • At no point was I left floundering, nor was I spoon fed. This is ideal.

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

    • So busy.

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

    • Very little to start with. As time progressed and I completed progressively harder tasks I was given higher levels of responsibility and autonomy. I feel this was the right level and had I been with the company for longer I believe the trend would have continued in this manner until I needed very little help and was given very little safety net (obviously within reason) for the majority of tasks.

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

    • Its not so much the knowledge as the approach and the context. I see engineering problems from an engineering perspective now, as opposed to that of a student and it often helps me find solutions that my peers cannot see. The knowledge is also very helpful though.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good balance of professionalism and camaraderie. I found that I really got on with everyone in my team and we could have a laugh but the atmosphere still allowed a high level of work.

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

    • First week's a bit slow but it has to be; otherwise great.

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

    • Really good. I received a lot of extra training as well as a weekly academy course on a Friday which teaches all you need to know about SMT.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I am going back this July for a year. I have looked into their Grad positions and they look brilliant.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, great. We met up a lot and went out once or twice. I feel like we all really got on.

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

    • It's Oxford, so not good. It's offset by the good pay though.

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

    • Again Oxford so not great, but I'm sure of you're into that you can find something.

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

    • Oxford has quite a few good Rowing clubs, there are gyms all over the place and I know a lot of people at work are into their football. Also being such a big city I'm sure there would be something for everyone.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

South West

October 2015

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