Internship Review at Rolls-Royce

The Role

Role Description

Service engineer to the JSF LiftSystem

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The internship provides the opportunity to contribute to the R-R business. Training is available to interns during their time. The whole experience is enjoyable.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Interns are made to feel very welcome and valued in the company.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Occassionally managers/supervisors are too busy to provide adequate support.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Busy the vast majority of the time but when guidance was needed it was not always available.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Responsibilty to get information from senior engineers.

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

Significant training exists in the form of online modules and face to face training courses.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

A pleasant working atmosphere.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Generally very well organised at HR level.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Some training courses were mandatory, others available as required.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Defined route on to graduate scheme following internship.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The social side of the internship was excellent due to the number of interns and induction days providing opportunities to socialise.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Bristol has many options for housing and socialising.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Bristol nightlife is varried and caters for all tastes.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Sporting and social activities are varied and regular.

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?

One of the best organised internships for engineering students.

Review 86/94 for Rolls-Royce

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