Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting tasks, and was deeply involved with a major new factory.

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

    • I was an integral part of the team, responsible for an entire aspect of research into a part of the manufacturing process.

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

    • Managers were helpful when needed, and provided guidance.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Varied depending on important meetings and decisions made by members of staff higher up in the organisation.

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

    • Quite a lot, as I was responsible for researching and putting together a specification for a major piece of equipment/machinery that would dramatically change the current method of manufacture for the component.

    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 modern aerospace companies operate, especially within the field of advanced manufacturing techniques, and also learn a lot about teamwork and team dynamics.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Varied. Sometimes dull, other times enjoyable.

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

    • No official training given.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Pretty good, though the bureacracy can be offputting.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We often went out and enjoyed football games etc together.

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

    • Quite expensive, even though it was a 1 bed flat. No support given by the company in finding accommodation. The town itself (Hucknall) was pretty poor in terms of things to do.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nearby Nottingham is absolutely incredible! Hucknall however, is awful.

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

    • A few football games, but not too much.

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2009

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