Internship Review at MBDA

The Role

Role Description

I was responsible for programming a model of a paticular missile subsystem.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Really enjoyed the problem solving aspect and the freedom to find novel solutions

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was treated very fairly and my opinions were carefully listened to

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Unfortunate that members of my group were often away on business.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Always had something to do and was never given work that I could not complete

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Would not have wanted to have taken too much of a responsible role in a summer placement.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Worked on a very particular task that is probably less relevant to my degree however my programming skills and engineering approach are much improved.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Was a little quiet at times becuase people were often on holiday, away on business or working elsewhere in labs.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very well organised, lots of preparations had been made before I began.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Was allowed on an external engineering related visit on company time.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Would have been good to have worked in the same department/project as another summer placement student.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Cheap besides expensive public transport

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

No nightlife in Filton

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Review 29/66 for MBDA

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