CPE Test Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable year, extremely rewarding and an invaluable experience for me

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

    • I was well respected within my department

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

    • My manager and supervisor supported me throughout my year and gave me high responsibilities

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

    • I was very busy as I was given high responsibilities, however, in my personal opinion, that is what the placement year is about

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

    • I was given an extremely high responsibility in my role and was treated like a full-time employee

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

    • Perfect insight into business and very similar practical engineering skills as learnt at university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet and focussed, this was good as it meant I could complete lots of work

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

    • We had a structured student development program set out by the company

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

    • I could attend as much training as I requested

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely work for the company if the opportunity arose

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got on really well

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

    • The rent was cheap

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

    • Its what you make of it!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played football once a week

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

July 2013

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