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Skills
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Responsibilities
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Support & Guidance
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Culture
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Your Impressions
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Cummins
- 7. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Cummins
Overview
Manage IT projects for Cummins internal customers from start to finish. This involves the planning and management of communications, risks and issues. Regular meeting are held and project reporting is required. There is the opportunity to interact with Cummins employees from different business units all across the globe, while also working closely alongside the local teams in the UK.
Skills
The main skills developed have been communication, problem solving, organization and collaboration. Communication is key to managing projects and I have learnt the most appropriate ways to to communicate to different stakeholders during the project. I have also developed my problem solving skills because every project is unique and often you come across problems that need to be solved with your project team. When managing multiple projects, organizational skills are essential to ensure all required tasks are completed and prioritised.
Responsibilities
The placement started with lots of support and the workload gradually increased as I built my confidence. By the end of my placement, I have been responsible for managing multiple regional and global projects and treated as a permanent employee. Throughout this time I have also had support from my manager and team when required.
Support & Guidance
I had weekly 1:1's with my line manager and weekly meeting with the Project Management team. I received support whenever I needed is and felt confident to ask for this.
Culture
Cummins is an extremely inclusive and caring company and their values are implemented in all work we do. The general atmosphere was very supportive and everyone strives to achieve excellence and help each other out.
Your Impressions
I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement at Cummins and have been offered endless opportunities from volunteering work, additional project management qualifications, and social events. I have met many other placement students and a range of employees.
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Cummins has very strong values and, especially for a placement student, are looking for someone who aligns with these values and will be a positive, valuable addition to the teams. Do your research on the company and it's history and show you are passionate about the work you will be doing and the company itself.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Project Management
North East
July 2024