Experiential Marketing Placement Student Review
at Cummins
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing, 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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My role consists of planning, executing and measuring global trade shows whilst appropriately and consistently representing the Cummins brand image at all shows. I also support the development and management of digital tools to enhance the customer experience as well as assisting with process changes to improve trade show management. It is my duty to develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, and trade show suppliers such as travel bureaus, convention centers, exhibit agencies and shipping agents.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Throughout my placement, I have not felt like a 'student', I have felt like a valued member of the team. I have managed 'real projects' such as planning trade shows or developing new software/ apps. These projects have given me so much responsibility which has allowed me to gain and develop my transferable skills, develop as an individual and build a strong network within Cummins.
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?
I have gained many transferable skills since starting my placement year. In particular, my communication, project management and decision making skills have increased the most. My placement has also allowed me to develop my IT skills and I am now more confident in this area.
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?
I have been offered support and guidance throughout my placement from my manager, team and my wider team. I had bi-weekly meetings with my manager who would offer me support on anything I struggled with, as well as had monthly meetings with my team where they would offer me guidance.
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 company has a great culture and atmosphere. The company really promotes self and work development and offers lots of opportunities for growth such as training courses and women empowerment groups.
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 really enjoyed my placement at Cummins. It has provided me with so much opportunity and has allowed me to develop and grow as an individual at work and in my personal life. It has exposed me to the real work environment, and has shown me how a global business operates. The skills I have acquired will support me in my final year at University, and throughout the rest of my career.
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
When applying for a role at Cummins, ensure your CV is up to date and you have work experience, not just university experience. Make sure you research the company before you apply, and learn the company's vision, mission and values (refer to these during the interview). During the interview, make sure you have questions to ask at the end to show you are keen about the role.
