Design/ Component Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Great variet of work and more importantly serious work that makes a difference

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

    • Felt no difference between a graduate, a senior or a placement really. Everyone respects you and takes you and your work seriously.

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

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

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

    • I was the team leader for one project, and working on further projects which were more or less under my control and my sole responsibility.

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

    • Learned a lot about Turbos and DVA

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Perfect Balance between friendly, funny and productive

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

    • Overall good, a bit slow IT support at the beginning.

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

    • They have put me on a lot of training sessions.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 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?

    • Mostly had to go to Leeds but that was still only about a 20 min train ride.

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

    • 2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The company is strong on community involvement!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2013

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