Productivity Solutions Support Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • Was a very good placement, although I didn't like the amount of travel I had to do early on in the year.

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

    • Within my own department I felted very valued, from other departments I didn't feel as valued.

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

    • My supervisor always gave me support when needed.

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

    • Varied from day to day but overall I was kept busy.

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

    • Was allowed to take my own projects up when they arose 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?

    • Wasn't necessarily related to my course but I feel I gained skills in other areas which are much more valuable, such as team work, communication skills and prioritising.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly environment!

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

    • Fortnightly one to one meetings and weekly team meetings etc, also had a structure to what I was doing.

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

    • I had a lot of "on the job training" but in terms of formal training there was very little.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I wouldn't want to work in Shropshire again (for personal reasons as I have grown up here and do not like the area) but I would love to have a chance to work in Caterpillar again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • This year there were only two placement students, but next year I think there will be more of a social aspect as the number of placement students is going to increase.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • This doesn't really apply to me as I moved back in with my parents and had friends from home to socialise with.

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

    • I live in Oswestry, but there might be more in Shrewsbury

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Various charity events and future talent shows to get involved in. I am trying to get involved in a charity dragon boat race.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

West Midlands

May 2015

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