Intern Operations Review

by Eaton

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, it gave me more than I could have ever expected from a placement!

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

    • Everyone at Cooper Industries regards interns as the leaders of the future and so you are highly valued.

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

    • I had weekly meetings to help with issues and difficulties. I had monthly reviews with divisional HR to provide feedback both ways. I have learnt so much from my colleagues.

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

    • I was given a heavy workload, but the support and guidance to complete it. I wouldn't have changed it.

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

    • I was running a project tacked with bringing in a £50,000 saving. This was my project and I was given what ever resources I needed to deliver.

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

    • I have learnt an incredible amount, I will definitely be seeing a big improvement in my grades after what I have learnt here.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The whole office wasn't afraid of a joke and there were a good few nights out organised.

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

    • I couldn't fault the setup, I was given all the support I needed, the organisation and progression was perfect.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to go to Germany to answer a customer concern. This was organised to give me the opportunity to learn about the quality process within the business.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a placement on the grad program and a bursary to go back to Uni with.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of nights out organised especially after training days.

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

    • I have been working in the north of england and the pay packet went a very long way.

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

    • Good nightlife, not quite to my taste, but throughly enjoyable.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Five a side football tornaments organised, and golf with colleagues.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2012

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