Internship Review at MBDA

The Role

Role Description

Working in an engineering / physics role the placement developed applications of my physics course studied at university. Main tasks included optical design, sensor investigation and radiometry.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement with interesting work, including learning new skills.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

In my department everyone was encouraging in my work and its usefullness.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Continuous updates as giudance in my work and often support given when I needed.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Plenty of small projects to work on, keeping me busy for the duration. Only one or two days in the 3 months that I felt like I didn't have enough to do.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was working on project that was useful to other members of the department and company giving real responsibility in my role.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Application of optics will help to picture my further theoretical study into the subject.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A very friendly and encouraging atmosphere with an occasional social get together.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Well organised in terms of my work timing but took a little too long to get my computor and telephone.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Much of my colleagues time was given up to help me with my learning.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised/Company Gym

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A chance for a future summer placement or graduate job depending on your year of study.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Summer placements get together regularly and my colleagues socialised occasionally such as for breakfast.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Rent was reasonable but slightly expensive.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

No great bars.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Gym on site, organised football between summer placement students.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Overall, a very worthwile experience in a good company.

Review 58/67 for MBDA

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