Systems Engineer Review

by Lockheed Martin

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I had a great year working for Lockheed martin, the people were great to work with and I look forward to returning in the future

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

    • My input was taken into account amoungst my team and I worked alone and within a team as I was valued enough to be able to work alone as well as in a team

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

    • had amonthly meeting with my manager who encouraged me to take on more responsibility and if I ever had a problem they would go out of their way to solve it

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

    • Extremely busy had the same workload as graduates who started at the same time.

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

    • The same responsibility as graduates who started at the same time as me and was never treated any differently from them and was expected to meet deadlines and targets set me.

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

    • Now have knowledge of working in a huge multinational company that is Lockheed Martin and has helped with communication skills, work ethic, IT skills, how knowledge is applied in the work place to name a few

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Being such a large company, there is always space to move up in the company and go into management or change job roles

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • monthly team meals, christmas dinners, and nights out with fellow placement students

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

    • Very close to Portsmouth uni so cheap student living is available for people who want it as well as a good social scene with the students

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

    • bars and clubs with student nights for cheap times out

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

    • Volunteered at air shows and navy days as well as The Big Bang show in London

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering

South East

July 2011

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