Industrial Placement Student Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I think my placement year made a huge difference in my life. I got a confidence boost, I learnt new things, I developed a set of good skills (both engineering and business in general). I really enjoyed my placement and I'm glad I had that opportunity.

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

    • I was surrounded by nice people, 90% of them were willing to help when I needed it. They did their best to make me feel comfortable in the company. I felt like an equal member of that BAE Systems family.

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

    • My line manager was always around to help me. If he couldn't, he always sent me to someone who can. I was given a choice what project do I want to support and then I was given all the help needed to develop useful skills.

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

    • I was quite busy. I had a few projects to work on. I also used to help technicians when they needed extra hands. When not extremely busy I was allowed to do some university work or I was encouraged to read some books from the onsite library (work related).

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

    • I was trained on most of the equipment onsite so I was happy to carry on tasks. My boss was gradually increasing the amount of responsibility for me. He challenged my knowledge before allowing me to take on a task.

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

    • I learnt how to work systematically, meet deadlines, sometimes work under pressure, plan my work. I believe that will help me at university. I also did gain priceless knowledge about munitions, which would be extremely helpful if I decide to continue my career in defence business.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were positive, nice and friendly. I felt like a part of family.

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

    • There were some difficulties during the vetting process, so the beginning of my placement was a bit weird (for example I was not allowed to see some things). I haven't met many Placement Students because there weren't many, but because of that I was usually treated like people from Graduate Scheme. I was allowed to attend their meetings.

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

    • I was offered some courses, I attended some events good events. BAE Systems made me feel a vital part of the organisation. I see a big opportunity to develop myself in that company.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I can join that company for a Graduate Scheme when I finish my course at university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Unfortunately in my area there wasn't many people at my age to socialize with. I had a chance only during charity events for early careers and graduate events.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived in a small village in Wales so not many places you can go to, but it was cheap. However by taking a cheap flat I agreed on driving to work 15miles every day. (You can probably find something closer to work if you don't have a car)

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The company is in a small Welsh village.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were some charity events you can get involved in, also there was a chance to become STEM ambassador.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Science

Wales

April 2017

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