RDD intern Review

by Dyson Ltd

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Very much so - it was a hands on, practical placement that allowed me to get very involved with my work. As well as this, there were opportunities to learn new skills and develop myself as a person, which is especially important in a placement year.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Dyson were very keen to get me involved from the start, working both individually and with others. This meant I was working on important things for the company fairly shortly after starting, resulting in many people requiring my own knowledge / results to further their projects. This, coupled with giving group presentations, made me feel very much part of the team, and therefore I definitely felt valued by my colleagues.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • As a physics student embarking on a mainly engineering-type placement, I needed a lot of help and guidance in order to complete daily tasks, especially at the start. My line manager was extremely patient and helpful, never ignoring any requests for help and support. This was important as it helped to build my confidence.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Most days very busy, as there was always lots of work to do. My projects were mainly quite open, allowing me to define a lot of my own work in order to deliver a complete, accurate answer to the business. On top of this there were deadlines to keep to, meaning that there was little 'free time' during the working day. I felt this was good however, as it meant the days passed fairly quickly and I was rarely left without something to do.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • To start with, my manager and I worked closely as I was unsure on a lot of things and was still learning the ropes. However, as I developed my skills I was given more responsibility, being given the lead on a project after working for 4 months. This was good as it demonstrated the team's belief in me, and allowed me to really become involved with the placement and the work I was doing.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Because of the engineering nature of the placement, a lot of the technical skills are not easily transferable (for example, I was trained to use CAD during my placement and I will not be required to use it on my degree), However, many of the transferable skills (for example presentation skills, work ethic, writing skills etc.) will be very important when studying for my degree. Also, Dyson provided the interns with personal development sessions, focused on developing our skills so that we can grow as individuals.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The office is entirely open plan, leading to a very fluid, flexible work place. This means you must be able to react well/adapt to change. Most people who work there are very interested in their work and are willing to help with any questions etc., leading to a relaxed, friendly office.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • This is the area I feel Dyson could improve on - this was their first year running the internship and at times things seemed a little unorganised / not thought through. However I do feel this will improve over time, as Dyson gains more experience of employing interns.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Dyson held development sessions, had our managers meet 1:1 with us on a frequent basis and provided us with an end of year view. Coupled with Dyson's willingness to enrol me on training programs throughout the year (CAD training, risk assessment training, workshop training etc.), I feel that Dyson invested a lot in my personal development.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Dyson are rapidly expanding, therefore they are hiring many graduates. This makes the possibility of future employment higher than other companies, therefore makes Dyson very appealing. Also, there is room to grow in the business (whether as a manager or becoming a more capable engineer).

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a good social scene between fellow interns, with us eating lunch together most days. This extended outside of work, meeting up to do other activities (going to the pub, go karting etc.)

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Cost of living was fairly reasonable, along with cost of socialising.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There were a few pubs around, but no decent clubs. However, Bath and Bristol are close by with a much better social scene, making nights out still enjoyable.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Dyson organises many social events outside of work, many of which sport bases, I was involved in badminton, football and squash. There was also a largely popular cycling scene, with a weekly ride that was well attended most weeks.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

January 2015


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