Manufacturing Technologist Review

by 3M

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Had a good balance of long term projects and day to day work. Was a thoroughly enjoyable experience

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

    • As long as you demonstrate the ability, they are more than happy to listen to your ideas and give you responsibility

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

    • They were happy to let me get on with my work, but were always there to help if i needed it.

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

    • If you dont let them know then they will keep sending work your way. So just dont be afraid to speak up and tell them if you are too busy.

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

    • Had a great deal of responsibility during the placement. If you are capable then you can run the show

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

    • Develop a lot of soft skills which are useful in any future jobs. Quite a broad role, so dont go into this thinking it will help you specialise.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Was quite laid back, and you are free to have a chat. As long as the work is done, then its ok.

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

    • Was very much a dive straight in placement, and this was backed up by training events.

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

    • Lot of investment, especially in the soft skills department.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • They very much view the year as an interview for the graduate scheme. So do well, and they will probably hire you.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Number of fellow students at the particular plant was quite low.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very much depends on which part of town you go to. Outskirts were really cheap, but the centre was pricey.

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

    • Some good nights out, and the bars were open til late.

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

    • Quite a lot of activities in the area. Lot of people in work do a lot of sports.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing, Business Operations, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology

North East

June 2014

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