Quality Engineer Review

by Forvia

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable, gained a lot of useful experience about industrial working life.

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

    • I feel very valued, and what I was doing was really helping the team and the company.

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

    • Whatever the problem there was always someone I can go and speak to, to give support.

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

    • I haven't had any days where I feel there isn't something useful I should be doing.

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

    • I feel as if I have been given plenty of responsibilities, and that want I am doing is needed and 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?

    • I feel the improvement to my analytical skills and communication skills with both internal and external contacts. Will be very useful in the future life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good atmosphere in the office. There was always something going on and great characters to be working with.

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

    • At the start it was slow to get into different tasks (mainly due to allowing me to get used to the company and working environment) but quickly I was given plenty to do and was working independently. No need to go and ask for jobs.

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

    • It feels they have well invested in me with training about different aspects of the role so if someone is off or needs support I am able and I am also able to train and support new colleagues about the various software or processes used.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • I am really contemplating working for the company in the future and working my way up the ladder.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We have organised some outings with the fellow students and work colleagues. There have also been a few days where we spontaneously meet up after work which have been good.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living was more that around university but I have moved to a higher cost area. But the wages are plenty to cover these costs and I have also been able to save plenty every month.

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

    • I do not know about the nightlife around the area as I'm not that kind of person.

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

    • There are some activities organised which you can get involved in. Also if you feel there is something new you might want to arrange the company seems very willing to arrange it, if you can find people willing to join.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

South West

June 2017

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