Performance and Emissions Engineer Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Great to finally have some real world experience of engineering.

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

    • By the end of placement I fealt like a fully integrated team member.

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

    • Generally given a task and left to my own devices carry it out, however support was given when asked for.

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

    • Moderately busy most of the time.

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

    • Became main point of contact for a major project.

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

    • Most of the skills learned are more applicable for the working environment rather than studies, but will help with group projects in university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good fun.

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

    • Benefitted from experience in two different departments.

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

    • There were a few training days on different topics throughout the year.

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

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

    • Have had an extention to my placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many other placements, always someone to hang out with.

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

    • Quite normal.

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

    • It was good, once you got to know the place better.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Range of activities due to living in a sizeable city.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

East of England

June 2013

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