Electromagnetic Engineering Placement Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I had a very enjoyable experience while on placement with CGT. I would be extremely interested to go back as a full time employee.

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

    • I was given key tasks that were critical to the business. I felt that I was treated as a full-time employee and not just a 'placement'.

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

    • I was given good support by my managers and supervisors.

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

    • Some days I could be extremely busy, other days not so busy at all.

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

    • I was given massive responsibility during my placement. I had the opportunity to lead key projects.

    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 think the skills I have gained on placement, will help me in my final year of university, aswell as helping me to develop into a professional engineer.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office could be fun at times, but also serious at times. It was a good balance.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was well organised, but could be improved in some ways.

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

    • A lot was invested in me by the company, I got to attend numerous training events for personal development and for computer software.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a strong chance I will be able to get a job once i Graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the placements took part in various exercizes throught the year, helping us all to become good friends.

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

    • The cost of living in Stamford is relatively high. Renting is pretty expensive, aswell as food shopping.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is only one night club, which is awful, however there are a few decent pubs in the area.

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

    • Stamford is a small town, however there is alot of sporting activites that you can get involved in. Theres also an arts centre that runs a lot of classes, in acting, drawing, music etc.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

July 2012

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