Summer Intern Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting and meaningful work.

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

    • Almost immediately I was made to feel like part of the team!

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

    • Very useful guidance when required but also given time to work independently.

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

    • A good balance.

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

    • Exactly the correct amount.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very useful insight into the company and the working processes of a large business.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a pleasant environment where people would have a laugh, but enough focus on tasks in hand.

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

    • The application process was a little clumsy but this has been rectified for future years.

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

    • Everything that can be expected during 12 weeks.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Applying for a job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only 2 students on a site of around 6000 people.

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

    • A very reasonable rental property can be found quite easily.

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

    • Preston is close-by.

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

    • Due to the size of the site there is always something going on.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

North West

January 2014

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