Caterpillar Placement Scheme Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time working there and learned a lot.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt they were happy to have me there.

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

    • I was well-guided and taught many skills from management.

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

    • I had lots to do and was never bored.

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

    • I was like one of the team. I was treated just like an 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?

    • I feel I have been given the skills I need to succeed in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very energetic. Everyone was glad to be working there.

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

    • It was well-organized.

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

    • The company devoted their time and energy to making us feel like a part of the team.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I would love to have a full time position with them and have my fingers crossed for that to happen!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we had many evenings out enjoying the town.

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

    • Things were manageable with the cost of living.

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

    • It was a good time. There were restaurants and pubs nearby.

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

    • I felt like we had lots of options to get involved in activities.

    4/5
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October 2013

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