Manufacturing engineer Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a good placement and learnt many useful things about the business and how to work in one.

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

    • I felt very valued chairing many meetings and representing the department in others

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

    • Managers very willing to help and answer any questions as well as finding projects that were more to your interest.

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

    • Usually too busy to stop most of the time but only sometimes rushed off my feet

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

    • I felt very valued chairing many meetings and representing the department in others. I both led and supported major projects.

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

    • Unfortunately the majority of what I have learnt will not help me in my degree studies but it will help me in the work place in after graduating

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working atmoshpere but light hearted relief. Lots or cakes

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

    • Two seperate placements in two areas but not great on the organisisation of these placements

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

    • Several training sessions including first aid, company values, simulated work enviroment, product appriciation and visit to another facility.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Good path onto graduate programme with prospects to advance further

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Majority of placements were good laugh and sociable. meeting up most weeks for a night out of trip to the pub. Plus Orange wednesdays in the cinema.

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

    • I lived at home but sounded reasonable. Costs of activities and rinks are pretty average

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

    • Average nights out but could venture into other local town for not too much via cab

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

    • I joined a local swimming club and many joined a local gym

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Manufacturing

East of England

June 2013

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