Internship Review at BAE Systems Submarine Solutions

The Role

Role Description

Organising new starters, transfers, business modelling, and generally the workforce needed to keep the site moving.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very friendly people, good working environment and I learnt a lot in very short space of time. If you're unsure wha drection you want to go in following a degree at uni, this may be an ideal placement for you.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was contributing to the actual work going on in the office within 2 weeks. You need to be proactive though, It's not a place for the meek.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Graduate Manager was always available to help as was my line manager.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

Actual hard skills...not so much, but lots of transferable skills

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great people, I made friends that I'll definitely keep in touch wih.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Little mix up at the start, but smooth sailing afterwards

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Average rating here as the question is not really suitable to a 3 month summer placement.

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

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Always something going on. Again, this isn't going to happen if people keep to themselves.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Barrow is cheaper than almost anywhere else I've been.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

NOt bad for a small town

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

SPs, IPs, Graduates, Office Parties....always something

Review 40/42 for BAE Systems Submarine Solutions

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