Industrial Placement - Engineering 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
4.2
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The Company
3.9
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The Culture
3.8
- 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
Initially it had its difficulties but I settled in well and started to enjoying the placement much more soon after.
I was involved in meaningful work that relieved pressure from my colleagues so I think my colleagues valued my work.
In each of my three departments I had a dedicated mentor that answered or guided me in anything I needed help with.
The workload varied throughout but I always had something to do. If the workload got too much it could be communicated to my team and the issue would be resolved.
An adequate amount for my level of experience and performance throughout my placement. As I built up trust more responsibility was given to me.
My time management skills and communication skills have developed in the most significant manner and will assist me greatly in the future.
The Company
The atmosphere changed throughout my placement. In times of high intensity the atmosphere changed accordingly, however I have always felt comfortable.
Some departments were better than others at this and there is room for improvement but overall it was well organized.
The company supplied me with any resources I needed to perform my job and trained me in any manner necessary. There is also a vast library of training resources and courses that I am free to book onto.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental
They are very appealing however I would always recommend to research industries as much as possible to make the most informed decision possible.
The Culture
Yes, there was s substantial group of placement students that were not only engineers. We attended company events as well as organized our own events also.
The living costs are affordable especially with a relatively high salary for a placement student in this area of the country.
Huddersfield is a 20 minute train journey to Leeds which is the nearest major city that has very good nightlife. Manchester is also relatively close. Huddersfield itself also has many bars and places for a nigh out.
There were plenty of opportunities to get involved in things every week, if not every day of the week.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
Yorkshire and Humberside
April 2019
