Placement Year Review at BAE Systems

The Role

Role Description

Responsibility for the design of components and assemblies. Working within multi-functional teams to deliver to project deadlines.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good graduate scheme structure. Good support

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Colleagues used to graduates, and almost all very helpful and welcoming

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Line managers very helpful. Dedicated Graduate manager.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Varied between the extremes. mostly somewhere in the middle

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Varied between placements. Some placements, not enough 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

CAD training, engineering lifecycle training etc etc.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Depended on the placement. Most were great.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Good graduate scheme. Dedicated Graduate Manager made sure everytihg was organised. Very impressive.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Lots of training opportunities. Encouraged to seek out training.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Job offered but at a different site.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Good - a good number of us, and all lived closeish

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Leicester is not too expensive. It varies with the area you live in.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Loads of pubs and clubs in the city centre

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Loads - it's up to you to find them!

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?

BAE Systems were great - well organised, good pay, interesting work.

Review 18/27 for BAE Systems

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