IT Support Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Excellent experience of working within a large worldwide company. Friendly staff and some challenging work

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt I was respected by my colleagues and that they appreciated my input

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

    • I was given support during my placement but feel I could have had a little more at certain times

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Day to day work varied a lot. Some days were very busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I feel I had a lot of responsibility during my placement but could have dealt with more.

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

    • I have developed some very good skills whilst working on placement. In addition to IT skills I have learnt a lot about the professional work place.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was very friendly but still remained professional

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

    • The whole process from application and throughout was very well organized with the correct training given when appropriate.

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

    • I wasn't given very much personal development or IT training.However I have had Cummins and 6Sigma training.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I haven't been offered anything after completing my placement but will consider applying for jobs in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene, especially with work colleagues

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The rent in the local area was reasonably priced and the cost of social activities is probably around average.

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

    • The nightlife is poor within the local town. I would consider living further away from the company for a better social scene.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a few out of work activities and the opportunity to do a days work for the local community

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

July 2012

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