Manufacturing Engineering Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • The work placement was a good challenge to face. It pushed me to limits that did no think I could reach. It has shown me how to be independent and has taught me skills that will be useful in my everyday life.

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

    • My work colleagues are like my family here at Caterpillar. They have given me support when needed and have given me a helping hand when they can see I struggle a little.

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

    • My supervisor showed me a lot of support and is always willing to teach me something new. He had given me new opportunities to face.

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

    • I can be very busy on some days and on some not so much. I have learned how to balance out my workload.

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility to take under. I managed with the help of my colleagues to get through these challenges.

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

    • There are skills like team leading, time management that will help me succeed at university when it comes to group projects and work loads.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was one that made me want to come to work in the morning till today. There were times when you could feel the atmosphere was getting a little tensed but that allowed my self drive to come out and finish the task given.

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

    • The placement was well setup, with work given to me to keep me on my feet at al times.

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

    • I had the opportunity to be trained to use the faro arm.

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

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

    • I hope to be able to apply again as this company is outstanding. I will definitely be applying here again as my first choice.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • With the other two placements there were weekly dinners but not with colleagues.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • was a reasonable amount.

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

    • There is no night life as we are based in an industrial estate.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there was the Bournemouth marathon that I took part with work

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering

South West

June 2016

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