Internship Review at Rolls-Royce

The Role

Role Description

Working in nickel disc materials. I had responsibility for two technical tasks with two different supervisors. Also organised intern end of placement presentations.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very enjoyable work placement aimed at the correct level for my ability.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Worked as a valued member of the team doing useful work.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Supervisors were very helpful and always willing to answer questions when I was unsure.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I always had plenty to do but I was able to feedback progress to managers so I was never bored or too rushed.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given responsibility for two projects during my placement but plenty of guidance was always available from my supervisors upon request.

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

I developed a lot of lab skills which were very useful when I returned to university.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Office environment was very friendly and relaxed. Ate lunch as a team during which we talked about things other than work.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Placement was very well organised and included many events organised for interns as a whole group such as tours of the manufacturing facilities.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I received a lot of lab training developing skills which should prove useful in my future career.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Had opportunity to take up job on the graduate training scheme but have decided to do a PhD instead. Have been made aware of Rolls-Royce funding opportunities for PhDs.

Other Information

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

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Rated 8/10

All summer interns were offered accommodation in Derby University halls of residence. This led to a good social scene and it felt like being at uni.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Cost of living in Derby was cheap compared to uni in Cambridge.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Nightlife was good for me though some people used to uni in big cities may have wished for more.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Rolls-Royce intern football competition. Basketball competition. Gym.

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?

5 days holiday can be taken sometime during the 10 week summer internship on arrangement with your line manager.

Review 91/94 for Rolls-Royce

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