Design Engineer Review

by Nissan UK

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was good, but didn't use a huge lot of my degree. A lot of people management required due to being a big OEM, and countless forms to be filled in.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Get past the banter and there was a lot of friendship. You are one of the team!

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

    • Good support from colleagues. Overall objectives where loose, but gave me the opportunity to make the job my own

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

    • Very busy, but gave me the opportunity to perform. You go to work!

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

    • As much as a placement could take. You really make the job your own. If you have the skills then you'll get the responsibility. Direct contact with suppliers and running projects/meetings

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

    • Mostly learning Nissan systems, not too transferable. But many key soft skills picked up

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • You have to be a good self motivator to succeed. Don't expect a theme part, but it's a healthy balance

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

    • I think this is being improved; as Nissan where asking many questions on how to make the placement experience better. Unfortunately the induction time was lead poorly, and key soft skills where not taught.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • You don't get assigned a mentor, which would raise my review. Nissan invest more into the Graduate scheme. But they did open all courses to you, for example CAD software

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • In the right team, it'll be great! They are also growing well at present.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Pubs, bowling, Lemans. You get in what you put out

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • More than up North, but not bad compared to London

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

    • Everything is a bit spread out in MK.

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

    • Number of clubs meeting regularly

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2012

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