Research and Development Engineer Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a pleasure to work here with nice people.

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

    • More and more valued as time went on.

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

    • support and guidance was there from everyone

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

    • Busy at times and not at others.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A reasonable amount

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

    • All skills learnt here will help me in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good bunch of people to work around.

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

    • It could be improved as in having work ready to do, but rather good considering being the first student.

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

    • Sent me on different training events and lots on in house training as well.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would come back and work here.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, regularly go out for dinner and drinks.

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

    • Being down south it is expensive.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bournemouth is lively.

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

    • Yes some opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2016

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