Quality Engineering Placement Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

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

    • The staff were very inviting and friendly and would help you with any problem you had.

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

    • The training was extensive at the beginning of the placement with continous support from my manager.

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

    • My work load varied, sometimes I had too little work but most of the time I was kept busy.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was a major part of several projects and helped to make them a success.

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

    • The skills I have learned in quality and manufacturing will help me become a better mechanical design engineer.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was always very busy and lively.

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

    • Since this was the first year CES had taken on placement students it was not as well organised as it could have been, but they have been much more organised for this years students.

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

    • I recieved alot of training and have had the opportunity to work in different derpartments to gain experience.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • Not much to do in Darlington but Durham and Newcastle are not too far away.

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

    • It is one of the objectives while at your placement.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

July 2012

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