Process Engineer Review

by Siemens

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Very good placement opportunity.

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

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility from the start of the placement and encouraged to have a large input in several business decisions.

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

    • I had a great manager who supported me well throughout the year and whom I was able to see as a more of a mentor than just a manager. Furthermore, other colleagues across the business were easily approachable for advice and support.

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

    • I had the opportunity to be involved in a large variety of work with varying amounts of work required. I was often managing small projects which involved sticking to a time schedule and ensuring tasks were completed to a deadline to ensure the long-term goals were achieved.

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

    • High level of responsibilty on a large variety of work. Opportunity to get involved with new product introduction and high priority business changes.

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

    • Invaluable level of experience and skills that I can take into future jobs and my final year at university. Skills including project management, opportunities to improve presentation skills and how to work in an effective team.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • From the beginning you are treated as another employee which is very good however it would be more beneficial if there was a more specific scheme for placement students that would be more similar to the graduate scheme.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Opportunities within the Siemens branch in future have been made clear although it would be good to learn more about opportunities available within Siemens globally.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Oxford is generally quite an expensive area however there is great reasonably priced accommodation available if you do your research.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great variety of things to do in Oxford yet still maintains a nice small city feel.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

South East

June 2014

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