Internship Review at Rolls-Royce

The Role

Role Description

The work involved creating the specs for health monitoring systems to be placed onboard current engines. I was also involved in specing the tests to confirm to conformity of the product with customer requirements. Finally, I also had to create some Matlab algorithms to do health monitoring activities in several parts of the engine.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A lot of reading at the start, but once the knowledge was picked-up, its was quite easy to make a real contribution

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The start may be a bit tricky since everyone is measuring you, but after a few days, everyone gave a lot of support and were always ready to help in any doubt

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It is a bit difficult to get feedback/support if you have a busy line manager, but if you track him down you do get the help you need.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There are times of great activity, and times there wasn't much to do. But most of the time is very well balanced and you get enough time for everything

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was lucky to be placed into 2 projects related to emergencies in service, so quite a lot of responsability there...

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The systems engineering knowledge that i gained were very, very useful in organising uni work once i was back

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There were well balanced times of a bit of a laugh and serious work

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I got a final year project with them, so a lot of investment there...

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The city centre is a bit expensive, and trying to find a house is almost impossible if you are trying to find a house for a summer placement

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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?

Please do apply. It is a great engineering company and a very good development point for your future career

Review 79/94 for Rolls-Royce

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