Manufacturing Engineering Intern Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Everyday was different, a brilliant experience which I will never forget

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

    • I felt like part of a team within a week, everyone was more than happy to help if I had a problem.

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

    • My manager was fantastic. He continuously organised for me to attend tours, meetings and trips so I would get the most out of the experience.

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

    • Some days were quieter than other but overall the work I was given was very manageable.

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

    • I had my own project to develop and implement manufacturing improves which I took full responsibility. I had to present my work multiple times to managers in order to push my improvements forward.

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

    • Over the course of 3 months I developed my confidence, communication, presenting, time-management and prioritising skills. I will never forget what I have learnt.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere, it felt like a family

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

    • This was the first time this placement was done in the manufactruing engineering department but overall I couldn't ask for much more

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

    • A lot of thought and effort was taken into developing my abilities, it was a privilege.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    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?

    • I will definitely be applying for the graduate programme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Started off strongly but not much was organised after the first 4 weeks.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Preston isn't for everyone... it is cheap though

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

    • Lots of high quality pubs and restaurants. I can't comment about the night clubs

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

    • None that I was aware of.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

November 2013

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