Placement Year Review at BAE Systems

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The placement was an extremely worthwhile experience, that varied on a daily basis.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The team were very welcoming, giving me full responsibility from day one.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The managers provided excellent guidance and support, and were always keen to offer help whenever required.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The role had a reasonably high level of work and the team were always happy to introduce new tasks when work level was low.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

As I do not study accounting the technical aspect will not particularly help in my degree studies, but the general business acumen will come in useful as will the general knowledge of how a multi-national company operates.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Generally the atmosphere was relaxed and had a comortable level of noise.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The role has been running for a few years so the placement year was excellently organised.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Where possible I was sent on training courses, and given the opportunity to attend graduate events. The company invested lots considering I was only a fixed term employee.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There are possibilities to apply for the various graduate schemes or just a permanent role in the company.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

During the year there were a number of social events both with employees, and other placement students/graduates.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Rent is very cheap in Brough as are general living costs.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Brough only has a few pubs, but about Hull City Centre is only about 20 minutes away which has lots of bars and clubs etc.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

BAE is involved with many charity fundraising events.

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?

Overall the placement year was excellent. I worked for finance for the Hawk contract and I would thoroughly recommend it.

Review 22/27 for BAE Systems

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