Internship Review at Rolls-Royce

The Role

Role Description

Working with fuel saving devices on power systems

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Really varied work, with very friendly atmosphere. Reasonably challenging and well paid.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very welcoming, everyone was great, as it is a smaller business (100 people) you all know one another, it was great.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Always there to answer a question, or show me how to do something

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Given lots to do, but not to the extent where I was stressing out

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Given a reasopnable amount, trust was placed in me to do things and operate equipment

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Fantastica Learning experience, it will prove invaluable in the future

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everyone works hard, but always has time for a short chat, which was good for happiness and productivity

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everything was organised well in advance, it was excellent

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

They gave me training in the things I requested, and taught me many engineering principles I had not come across yet

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The graduate program looks fantastic, especially if I get the opporunity to travel

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was only 2 of us, but it was quite good company, the business made sure that there wasn't just one intern by themselves

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Lived in a private house, £80/week

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

Very boring isolated town, car is a neccessity

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

There is a pool and a gym, 2 big supermarkets etc

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?

Bike and shower facilities on site as well as a half day on Friday, finishing at 12

Review 77/94 for Rolls-Royce

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