Projects and Feild Services Placement Review

by Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my time there, I would 100% recommend it if you are looking for a placement/job.

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

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

    • Management and other colleagues were very supportive and were very good at getting me involved

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

    • It was a bit slow at the start but picked up as the job went on.

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

    • Plenty of responsibility and important jobs that were rewarding to do.

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

    • They will massively help, they used software that lots of businesses use, and I learnt lots of transferable skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere and culture within the business, you can tell they look after their employees

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

    • Very well organised, had a lot of meetings getting to know the people I will be working with and what they do within the first few weeks.

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

    • They spent time training me on what I would be doing/using during my time at the company

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

South West

September 2020

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