Gas Controls Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Have a very good time

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

    • Included in job at all times

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

    • Manager was very kind and helpful

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

    • Was never left with nothing to do

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

    • Was given my own projects but could always ask for help

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

    • Improved in all aspects

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Was a good contrast

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

    • Very good management

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

    • Was given a lot of help and time to integrate me into the company as soon as possible

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Would happily work here in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made good friends as there is a lot of students

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

    • My rent was around £250 per month for a new build house which is a lot cheaper the university accommodation

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

    • Very poor social like in Daventry and not much better in the surrounding area. However this has some perks as you save a lot of money and can socialize in different ways

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

    • Few sports clubs the the area. However didn't want to make ties as would only be here for a year

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

East Midlands

June 2013

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