Applied Mechanics Review

by Cummins

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • A varied work load kept my attention.

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

    • Felt appreicated for the work I carried out. The customer in which I reported also left positive feedback.

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

    • Was able to speak freely with the management system present.

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

    • Work load was dependent on what deadlines were up coming. There was always something to be getting on with though.

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

    • Was required to lead an engine test during my placement where I was the only member of my department present.

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

    • Was able to go on training courses that benefited my personnel level of knowledge.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was a little bland, due to being located sperately from the rest of engineering.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Some parts of the placement were very good but some ie the IMechE scheme were disapointing.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They gave me trust and the ability to set my own standards.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Due to small department no headcount was availible to offer a job.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • HR done a poor job of initating a placement get together.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost was about average and cheaper than my uni.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Poor due to being a market town.

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

    • A few clubs were present but none that directly excited me.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

July 2012

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