Placement Engineer - Product Support Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The placement was both challenging and enjoyable.

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

    • I felt like a normal full time employee. The team and all colleagues were great!

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

    • Support was available almost immediately when required.

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

    • The balance of the work was good. Some days I was significantly busier than others but I was never bored. There was also enough work to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The responsibility that I was given was the same as a full time engineer.

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

    • There's been a definite, measurable change in the skill set and confidence since the start of the year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious enough to be engaged in work without any disturbances but there always was banter amongst the colleagues. Never a dull day.

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

    • We had a structured 'Student Development Programme' for the placement year.

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

    • Personal development was one of the main objectives of the 'Student Development Programme'

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Future employment prospects are good, providing there are enough openings.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The placement students were friendly and outgoing.

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

    • Quite cheap but not the cheapest.

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

    • Nothing special locally but Newcastle and Durham are just down the road.

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

    • Enough things to do if you look for them.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

North East

September 2013

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