Electrical Test Engineer Review

by Nissan UK

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement very much as I included myself into afield of a previous interest

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

    • I have been give the same or similar responsibilities as contract of permant staff.

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

    • I did not require a lot of support but what I needed they were there to help.

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

    • Days can vary between busy and very busy. after you get into the swing of things you should never have a boring day with nothing to do.

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

    • I have been individually tasked with order new equipment and developing test method into audio analysis.

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

    • They have helped me develop as a person, and prefessionally they have given me an insight into the automotive world. I couldnt ask for more.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a sense of camaraderie, but it is still a serious feild of work, people knew when to buckle down.

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

    • You do have be somewhat independant in finding your own way, this seemed to common with even contract and peromanent staff.

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

    • I recieved the appropiate training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

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

    • Seniors and managers have expressed )verbally and in written form) a desire to hire me again after university

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Graduate and Placement commiette arranges nights out. Ample amount of placement students and graduates for you to socialise with.

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

    • Lived in Cranfield, general amenities are resonable but cost of Taxi or bus into Bedford/milton keynes meant I miussed out on several socialising events.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Milton keynes has about 3 clubs? Revs, wonderworld, pink punters... if you can count them on one hand it is not a good sign. a stark contrast to student city Leeds. However, many sporting activities, rock climbing, snowzone, Lakes, karting provide activities at an expense.

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

    • as above 'However, many sporting activities, rock climbing, snowzone, Lakes, karting provide activities at an expense.'

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

August 2015

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