Operational Management Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • My team were very helpful and really lovely people to work with. The internship process was very smooth and I enjoyed it a lot. Provided you work hard you will go far.

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

    • My colleagues really valued my help. I worked hard and it was appreciated.

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

    • My Line Manager was super helpful whenever I didn't understand a task.

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

    • Usually a nice balance of work. Occasionally deadlines would all pile up and I would have lots to do but that is to be expected in any work place

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, being in control of a large program of 'quality plans'. I also got to conduct an audit with my line manager which is a big responsibility.

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

    • the skills I picked up were not useful for my degree. They were extremely useful for my career however. I learned a lot about the skills involved in working for a large company and it was invaluable experience for my next job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very happy all the time and there were plenty of laughs and jokes.

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

    • The recruitment team had the occasional hiccup but once I actually got to the internship it was very organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • there was plenty of training courses available and I had a personal development meeting every week to see if i needed help and what directions I should be pushing in next.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • very appealing. I have been offered a graduate scheme with Rolls-Royce and I plan to take it. They are always looking for people to bring new ideas to the company and a new outlook on the problems they are facing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most of the summer interns were living in a local halls of residence and there were lots of parties and drinks etc.

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

    • cost of living was extremely reasonable.

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

    • there were plenty of pubs and clubs just down the road. Very good Nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • plenty of things to do outside of work including sports, team meals and charity work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

November 2015

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