Engineer Review
by Cummins
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.8
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The Company
3.1
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The Culture
2.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I have enjoyed time away from university. Having this placement year has made me realise what is important when applying for a job and choosing an employer.
I have learned a great deal from my colleagues. You learn the most from listening to others.
I was given less support than I expected, however I suppose that working in the industry is different to university life and that might be the way it is.
On a daily basis I am busy. If I find that I have a lack of work to do I ask my colleagues if they have work for me to do, which 8 times out of 10 they do.
A reasonable amount.
I have learned a great deal this year. It will certainly benefit me in the future. I am 100% sure that placement is a great stepping stone to realising what part of the industry you want to go into.
The Company
General atmosphere was that you were at work to work. I think there could have been more team bonding exercises rather than team meals.
The placement was well organized however I wish there had been more training at hand that I could have done if I wished.
The standard amount of training we were given.
Flexi Time
Financial Bonus
Future employment prospects within the organization is possibly an option.
The Culture
Not a great deal, as people were dotted over the place.
Not cheap, but not expensive.
0 - not really.
A few, not with the department.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
East Midlands
April 2019
