Naval Architecture Intern Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great opportunity to apply things learnt at university. Lots of varied work, 12 other interns to spend time out of work with.

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

    • Was given meaningful tasks so felt part of the team

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

    • Any queries were sorted quickly, everyone was happy to help.

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

    • First 8 weeks very busy which is good. As projects came to an end, became less busy but this is understandable.

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

    • Given tasks which including representing my department at meetings with other engineering functions.

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

    • Now have a better understanding of a variety of software and the processes used in the work place.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, relaxed

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

    • No major problems

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Looking pretty good

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, 12 other interns and lots of similar aged grads

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

    • Accommodation average but other costs were cheap.

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

    • Nothing too special

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Cycling, walking, swimming. The lake district is on your doorstep

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

North West

September 2015

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