Placement Student Review
by Cummins
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.6
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The Company
3.7
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The Culture
3.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I loved it most of the time!
My opinions were always valued by my colleagues.
Guidance was given where neccesary, but my supervisors left me to use my initiative when appropriate.
Usually I had just the right amount of work, but there were times when I was absolutely frantic trying to get everything done. Other times I sat twiddling my thumbs (not very often though).
lots
In my year at Cummins I have been able to put my theoretical knowledge into practice. I will go back to university with an increased enthusiasm for engineering.
The Company
An absolute party most of the time.
The company had a good structure for placement students. They even provided a 'Student Development Programme'.
They invested a lot of time and money into training for me.
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Never say never!
The Culture
Oh the very best. Everyone got on well with each other most of the time.
I lived at home, so it was pretty cheap. Also, the placement was in Darlington, so socialising was pretty cheap too.
Most of the time we were in Darlington. Need I say more?
Yes. Go-karting, bowling, eating pizza, drinking beer, etc.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
North East
July 2013
