Automation Engineering placement student Review

by Siemens

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The social aspect of my placement was incredible, excellent networking opportunities and really good office vibe In terms of practical engineering work less outstanding, but I've still felt challenged to a satisfying level

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Good role in group & individual project, good rapport with peers

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Regular chats about placement opportunites and university course issues

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

    • Good balance between group and individual projects, but not felt overworked.

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

    • Good level with group project, higher with individual ( my work will be sent to customer)

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

    • Quite relevant to university course

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good networking, nice people & plenty of out of work social activities

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

    • very well set up, nicely organised and well informed

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

    • Very good salary, good hands on experience with real projects

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Been offered a place on the Siemens Graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • excellent social scene, many young professionals & organised social events for us

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

    • Manchester is slightly expensive but not bank breaking

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

    • I'm very impressed by the options

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

    • Many opportunities were regularly given

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

North West

August 2018

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