Internship Review at Rolls-Royce

The Role

Role Description

Work on the development of a new Gas Turbine (jet) Engine. I was highly involved in the project working on troubleshooting and root cause work as well as helping the project management design a system of working.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My manager had clearly thought about what I was going to do and had found me challenging and rewarding projects to work on.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The team were very welcoming and helpful.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Any time I needed any help or guidance it was given quickly and clearly.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

At times I was very busy, but thats just working in the real world.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given a various challenging tasks, for which I had total responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The experience of working in an engineering environment was on its own very useful. i have also experienced something of practical engineering and project management.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Its an office not a night club, but everyone that worked there was welcoming.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There were a few initial issues with HR, but nothing massive.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There is a suberb culture of investment at Rolls that is obvious, even summer interns can get involved in training courses if they wish to.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The level of investment in staff and value placed on the individual is excellent. The company culture is too, I would love to work here.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Interns organised their own events, but were also involved in the Apprentices Association- Paintballing, football, rugby, cricket etc...

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Bristol is a little expensive.

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Review 47/94 for Rolls-Royce

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