Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Interesting work, help was available when I needed it but also I was trusted to get on with things alone.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Especially towards the end of the placement, I felt useful as people would come and ask me to do things, rather than me asking if there was any work I could help with.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor wasn't always in the office, but he was very supportive when he was, and I felt I could always ask for help or advice from others in the office anyway.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Mostly busy enough, but occasionally there were slow days.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Nothing major, but there was no-one checking my work over my shoulder - I was trusted to do things well.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Good chance to improve people skills, learn about Lean and VSM and improve IT skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Mostly friendly and cheerful, but a bit of tension between a few people at some points.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Plenty of induction, training, tours and visits. Could maybe have had some projects planned for placement students before they arrived.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Plenty of training, events for interns and tours to see other areas of the business. Comprehensive on-boarding program.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I'd love to go back for further internship and maybe grad scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the Apprentice Association in Bristol are very active, although I understand activities tend to drop off a bit after the summer interns leave.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Bristol is very expensive compared to the midlands, even the student areas, but it is also much nicer than Coventry, so possibly still good value for money.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lot's of options, but mainly in Clifton - I lived in Filton and to get between the two it's a bus into town, then a 20 minute walk back out the other side.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The AA held a 'Summer of Sport' and lots of social events. Interns also organised their own social activities. Opportunities to get involved in outreach activities too.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

November 2015

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