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Cummins

Facilities Placement student Review

at Cummins

Placement (10 Months+)

Project Management

Darlington

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
• Management of the facilities change request tool and supporting teams in resolving issues.
• Managing contractors and collaborating with key stakeholders in various projects.
• Regularly assess the condition of the facility.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given exciting responsibilities of managing many projects both small and big in order to get an experience of both.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Project Management – Planning and executing projects.
Adaptability - Learning to adapt to different work environments and challenges.
Industry Knowledge - Gaining insights into the latest trends and technologies in facilities management.
Networking - Building connections.
Facilities management - Intricacies of managing physical spaces
Time Management - Balancing multiple tasks.
Confidence - Through hands-on experience
Resilience - Handling setbacks and moving forward.
Communication - with colleagues and stakeholders.
Problem-Solving - Address and resolve issues that arose.
Teamwork - Collaborating with diverse teams to achieve common goals
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
The support was excellent and guidance from the whole team as well as from leadership was provided constantly.
Also support from colleagues in other departments.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was very welcoming. Everyone cared about my wellbeing and helped me navigate throughout the entire time of my placement.
The atmosphere was friendly and I was able to settle in much faster through the assistance provided.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed the placement experience very much as I was able to get new skills and enhance the ones I had.
I got practical application at work gained from inhouse trainings and through the great leadership at the site.
Cummins is a great place to work and I appreciate the learning and work experience that I got during the placement period hence enabling me to achieve my set goals.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Cummins
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Cummins
Read about the company as you prepare for interview.
Apply for a role suitable to your experience and desire to grow.
Go into the role with an open mind willing to learn and re-learn.
Apply confidence throughout.
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