Systems Engineer Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The internship was really exicting and I got exposed to some very interesting things. There were times when the amount of work was not challenging, but times where it was very exciting.

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

    • Everyone seemed really pleased to help and share thier experiences with the interns. They appreciated our work.

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

    • My supervisor provided the neccessary help, and the managers were very happy to guide me in my project, and my future career.

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

    • There were times, due to the nature of the work, where there time spent waiting for meetings, and other times when it was the perfect balance!

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the responsibility of a full employee.

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

    • The skills I've gained and developed through this internship, as well as learning from other employees experiences will assit me hugely in my future studies and career. It has been really beneficial to make me think of my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a relaxed and fun feel to the office, meanwhile people still got work done.

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

    • I started with a clear outline of my project and deadlines I needed to reach to acheive the overall outcome. Other employees were keen to organise experiences for me to go on too, to other areas of the business.

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

    • The company put a lot into personal training, and highlighted how they like to develop thier employees and aid them in gaining new skills and qualifications.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Very appealing - great company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes! We had 4 of us on placement, and had a good social scene.

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

    • Cheap! (Compared to London!)

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Intellectual Property Law, Logistics and Operations, Government, Purchasing and Supply

South West

September 2015

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