Junior Electrical Engineer Review

by Nestlé

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • Every day brought a new challenge and i learn't something new every day. Very interesting Job.

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

    • Very very friendly staff on site every one was willing to help.

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

    • Guidance was brilliant every project i got involved with i got a break down of what was expected, the history and guidance on how i should progress on projects i have little experience dealing with.

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

    • A good balance of daily duties plus extra work was given on a daily basis.

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

    • I was given my own projects, while under the wing of a manager, i was responsible for installation and providing solutions for my own project problems.

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

    • Management were very keen i gain life skills through out the year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A good balance of social interaction and hard work. People were very approachable.

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

    • A few teething problem with my intial start and what i was and wasn't allowed to be a part. Paper work was seamless.

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

    • Everything, i had a personal development manager, and a volenteer to mentor me to chartership.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • People are very keen to have me back, i am willing to return also however i have no firm confirmation about returning.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Unfortunatelly i was the only long term student there, however there was still a good social scene.

    0/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Renting was fine, socialising wasn't bad it was the travel to venues that were the problem.

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

    • Worked and lived in a village, my mistake. Living in derby and travel to work every day is a much better idea.

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of sports clubs, community organised events.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

International

August 2008

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