Aftermarket Analyst Assistant Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I loved every day... I have been inspired, coached, taught and supported all the way my placement.

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

    • I have felt valued by my colleagues at all times.

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

    • I have been inspired, coached, taught and supported all the way my placement. The whole company operates on "open-door" policy.

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

    • I had my busy days during the week (Mon-Wed) when the routine tasks had to be completed, while at the second half of the weeks I had enough time to comfortably complete tasks I was assigned to or taken on. I probably had overtime a couple of times during the year but no more than once or twice a month.

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

    • At the beginning I had less responsiblity, but as I have learned about the business, the operation of the reports and as soon my IT skills started to improve, gradually I was given more and more responsibilities.

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

    • I have improved in the following areas: IT Skills - Excel, Oracle, etc, - Presentation skills, Communicational skills, Leadership etc. I have learned about the market and industry in which the organisation operates which can be useful when later in life would apply to any manufacturing organisation. Furthermore, I have learned something every day from my colleagues. This can be anything from people skills to IT skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious work requires serious attitude at most times but friendly jokes never ended.

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

    • It was well organised.

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

    • I believe they have invested in us, placement students a great deal. We were able to take part of internal and external trainings.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Students who have undertaken a placement within the company can count on favourable judgement during the graduational scheme interviews. However; you need to prove during your placement that you are worth it and you would aim to achieve high.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was.

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

    • It was reasonably cheap.

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

    • Great. Being located between Leeds and Manchester, meant that could have a great night out at any time.

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

    • Yes there are such as 5 a football, badminton, dance clubs etc... Everyone can find something to get involved in.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2013

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