Quality Placement Student Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I have gained a lot from my placement year. I've not only enhanced skills I already possessed but also learnt new skills. I now feel I will stand out as a potential employee after graduation.

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

    • I felt at home from day one of my placement. I have been respected as an Engineer throughout the placement year.

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

    • My supervisors were extremely supportive throughout my placement

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

    • Due to my role I was busy everyday, dealing with Production issues, customer complaints and root cause investigation. I also had important cost saving and continuous improvement projects ongoing.

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

    • I have been totally responsible for my own work.

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

    • I have gained invaluable skills and knowledge

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere, and great people

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

    • Extremely organised

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

    • Due to cost cuts, not all training was available.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a graduate role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great bunch of people on placement, constant social activities.

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

    • Southern England is preety expensive!

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

    • Ramsgate/Broadstairs & Canterbury are good nights out. Although, London is only 1 hour away which is a 10/10.

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

    • Lots of opportunities through the Sports & Social club and also out of work activities, such as Football.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2013

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