Internship Review at Rolls-Royce

The Role

Role Description

*Creation of the Risk Management Plan for the Parts Retirement Project.
*Gather and summarize competitor intelligence around third party service
providers for legacy/mature engine programmes
*Develop SCP&C knowledge across the Services/CFBU and SCU Business. *Develop programme management skills and competencies. Develop inter personal and influencing skills within RR Business context.
*Support the programme manager and team in the implementation on the policy. Liaise with different areas within the business to understand progress on activities and provide support as necessary.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have enjoyed my internship and it will be hard for a second internship to measure up to this one.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I interacted more with the people in my office, but it was a good working environment, with funny colleagues.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My manager spent time with me whenever I needed her to.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was not bored, I had interesting tasks across various departments and I can say that I learned a lot by doing them.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My manager trusted me to have meetings with people that I did not know and then feedback to her, which was challenging, but it helped me develop.

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

I gained a lot of technical skills( I could go on another project and develop a risk management plan) and interpersonal skills(it was challenging to work with some people).

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was a good working atmosphere.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I think that personal development is emphasized across the firm and tasks are accordingly.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Whenever I wanted to do a course, my manager allowed me to.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Flexi Time
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I want to come back on a second summer internship.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All the interns stayed together in the Halls of Derby University, which made it never boring. I met great people that I will keep in touch with.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Derby is a cheaper city than London, but we did go out quite a lot.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everybody knows that Friday night is tradition.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

International Society, Leisure Association

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?

If you are looking for a stable environment that puts the emphasis on people and their development, Rolls-Royce is the place to work in.

Review 48/94 for Rolls-Royce

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