FES/Production Engineer Review

by Forvia

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    1.8
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the work once I got involved more.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Felt well needed for carrying out tasks.

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

    • Whenever I asked I had good responses and help.

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

    • Very busy when had projects on going. Time where I had to look for jobs to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some of the projects I carried out had responsibility that made me fell important.

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

    • The placement will certainly assist me beyond my degree. Not so much for the degree. Helped with time management and professional conduct though.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Always changing atmosphere. From intense to chilled.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was no real structure. Mainly as my role is very spontaneous when coming to projects needed to be done. In a JIT factory you can't plan for what's to come sometimes.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Attended a couple of workshops. Nothing specifically personal to my skills.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I don't think i'll be looking for any job prospects here. Potentially aboard though. The graduate scheme looks inviting.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we all got on very well and work with each other through out.

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

    • I lived in Newcastle. Compared to studying in oxford it was brilliant.

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

    • Newcastle has it all.

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

    • I joined a university society and so had a very active social life outside of work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

November 2015

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