Development Engineering Placement Review

by Caterpillar

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I have had a great year. I feel that i have learned a great deal about development engineering and about gas and diesel engines. I didn't grudge having to come into work as my work was interesting and my collegues where so supportive

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

    • I felt that I was an Integral part of the team and my oppinions and ideas where always considered to be valid.

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

    • Training wise I was offered all the training i required for my job. My managers are approachable and always willing to give a hand when necissary or point me in the direction of the best way to learn something i didn't know. I would have scored higher if I was given slightly more challenging work.

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

    • Depending on what was going on I could have plenty of good , challenging work to do on lots of varying projects. At some points in the year things got a bit quieter and there wasn't quite as much to do and i sometimes had to find things to do.

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

    • I was treated like an Engineer and therefore was given all the same responsibilities over projects, deadlines etc.

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

    • All that i have learned this year will be very useful in the future. Theis year has put into perspective a lot of what i have learned at uni as well as supplying me with an abundance of in depth knowledge that i could never have got anywhere else.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was a joy to work in

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

    • There was plenty of training and material to get me started, the company had everything set up for me on arrival. Only issue for me again was I felt that I could have done a bit more

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

    • No expense spared when it came to making sure I was well trained and prepared for doing my job

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I would love to come back here and work

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As there was only two of us not really.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was about average, rent was more expensive than I was used to but socialising was cheaper.

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

    • It was decent, plenty of bars and a couple of clubs with good links to big cities if that appeals to you

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

    • Plenty of oppertunities to do anything you can think of

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering, Purchasing and Supply

West Midlands

May 2015

View More Reviews