Placement Year Review at Rolls-Royce

The Role

Role Description

Looking at near net shape technologies and their implementation process.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I had a very SLOW start. Following, however, my placement got very exciting. I have had real responsibilities and fun projects. Always ask for work should you feel you are bored at work!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone in my department valued my work, in fact they have asked me to extend my placement over summer.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Manager tended to be quite busy, but always tried to make time if necessary. Various supervisors I had throughout the year were very happy to help me.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

As previously mentioned, beginning phase I was bored, but it later got better.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I have had a number of "dull" tasks but also very important projects. In retrospective, I can now see that the 'dull' tasks were given to me to 'test' me before being given more important projects.

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

Project management and time management are two skills which will help me immensely in my final years of university.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Atmosphere in the office was nice, people were very nice and helpful. Yet, I wouldn't say that 'the fun never stopped'.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I have met other interns during my placement; I know that their internship was much more well structured than mine. Mine didn't feel well structured at first; I had too much free time.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Company does invest in training people. There is a whole internal training centre dedicated to this task. Throughout my year, I have attended a couple of helpful trainings.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The graduate program Rolls-Royce offers is outstanding.

Other Information

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

10/10 when all the summer interns and year-long interns met up regularly.
3/10 when the summer interns left! I wish there had been more team dinners/gatherings.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Derby is very cheap to live...yet not amazing.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Nightlife is there, but it isn't amazing.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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?

My year placement has had its up and downs. I wish I had been given more responsibility from the beginning. Regardless, Rolls-Royce has been a fantastic company to work for, I will treasure all I have learnt, and I know I will make use of the skills in the final years of university.

Review 87/94 for Rolls-Royce

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