Order Management and Customer Service Fuction Excellence Analyst Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working at Cummins, I feel there was a lot of opportunity for me to develop my professional and personal skills which will definitely be useful when I return to university.

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

    • My colleagues helped me a lot during my placement, but I also feel they trusted me to get on with my work.

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

    • Weekly 1:1's with my manager and Quarterly reviews ensured I kept on track.

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

    • It varied from day to day, some days could be slow but I would be given more work if I asked.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was in charge of my own process, and lead projects but I always had support from my managers if I had any questions

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

    • It was a good experience of the real world environment

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I worked in a quieter office then most of the other placement students, which had some positives and negatives. Although there was not the buzz of some busier offices, you can get work done whilst it is quite, but could still have a chat with the people in the office.

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

    • There is a good placement program at Cummins with external trainers and quarterly reviews to ensure we are developing

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

    • We had external training as well as opportunity to participate in Cummins Training with all other employees.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a bursary program that means 10% of placements will have a guaranteed graduate role

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • It is what you make it. There are 30 placement students all with different personalities but it could be social if you choose it to be.

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

    • It was not overly expensive, but was not the nicest of areas, if you wanted to go somewhere nicer ie. Canterbury it would cost more

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

    • Poor in Ramsgate if you like clubs but Canterbury is only a train ride away

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Subsidised gym memberships etc.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

May 2015

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