Electrical Test Review

by Nissan UK

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Taking into account that I do not have an inclination towards automotive, this placement surprised me in a pleasant way and really made me consider applying for a job here after graduation.

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

    • The people at Nissan definitely are the greatest asset of this company - everybody was welcoming, they showed great patience and were always ready to lend a hand.

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

    • I was offered to take part in training sessions, I received guidance on how to manage my time and juggle with multiple projects while keeping to the deadlines and most importantly I was listened and the tasks assigned to me were tailored to my needs.

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

    • The first third of the placement there was a good balance, but with increasing work injected to the department overall my schedule got more busy as well. I do enjoy challenges and having to manage a busy schedule was a great experience for me, but please take this as a point of caution if you are not willing to put in extra effort during the placement.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • There was a good balance between the responsibility given to me and layers of approval/review. This allowed me to get involved in project to the full extent, but before submitting any critical work I was reviewing it with my boss.

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

    • From a technical point of view this placement will help me go through my next 2 years of uni with more ease and confidence, but the set of skills most helpful for me will be the ones about working in large teams, dealing with a supervisor, adapting quickly and understanding the layers and processes within a company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • As expected there were days and days, but on average we had a good atmosphere. Even in tense situations there was someone who would say a joke and help us relax.

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

    • To be honest I expected a bit more rigid and standard work processes, but in an environment as dynamic as the one at Nissan if the framework does nor allow flexibility the business would suffer.

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

    • Both official and on the spot training was provided. There was a good balance between what I was thought and what was needed for me to put in practice.

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

    • National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • People seemed pleased with me, but taking into account that I still have 2 years of university before I can seriously discuss the employment opportunity I can not say for certain.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were plenty of occasions to go out with fellow students but I was living quite far away from them so I was not among the ones who were the regulars at the nights out.

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

    • Affordable

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

    • Milton Keynes had many pubs and places where you can go for a couple of pints, but Cranfield (the village) had only the university student union. For nightlife I recommend living in MK.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were but I did not take too many. My free time I usually spent visiting friends around UK.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering

South East

July 2014

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