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by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • it was very good , met lots of new people and learned what its like to be in a working environment

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

    • I feel I built a good working relationship with my colleagues and that they treated me well throughout the year

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

    • I was given a lot of guidance and support by my manager which helped me to become more knowledgeable about my job

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

    • the work load was good, wasn't too much and wasn't too little

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

    • I had a lot of responsibility on my placement as I was involved in big projects

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

    • placement helped me with my people and communication skills and the work ethic helped me for my uni degree as I was more motivated to get revision done

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • general atmosphere was very good , always a good laugh

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

    • placement was well organised , all equipment was provided promptly

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • there are always graduate job opportunities within the company

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes , we had leaving do's and xmas do's

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

    • I was living at home , minimal diesel costs

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

    • doesn't apply

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • doesn't apply

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Northern Ireland

June 2019

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