Commercial intern Review

This is my third internship and by far the most complete and challenging one. From the first day I could understand that interns in Rolls Royce are valued high: very lean induction to the company and quick set up of all my work tools made me understand that they do really care. The environment has been challenging from day one, but the focus was on what I was learning rather than on how I was completing my tasks.

This is the most positive side on the internship at Rolls Royce: everybody (from my colleagues to the executives) cared about my work and appreciated it where it was done properly. I was able to make use of my skills and be recognised for it. I never felt like I was there because I had to, but rather because the company needed me.

As before, the management has been caring a lot about my work, both in terms of recognition and support. What my managers have been telling me most often is: “if you find any problems/questions or something is making your job harder than it should, come talk to me and we will fix it.”

The working hours were generally respected, but I was very busy during those eight working hours. I don’t think this is a bad aspect, since I never had the time to be bored; but expect a challenging and demanding environment. Some days might be so busy that you will have to skip lunch break or eat a snack in ten – fifteen minutes, but generally also break time is respected

I have been given direct responsibility of at least two projects. I was responsible for the outcomes of those projects. It felt intimidating at first, but then I understand it is a cultural attitude in Rolls Royce: you will be given responsibilities, no matter what your role is or how long you have been in the company.

I felt like I applied a lot of skills/knowledge that I possessed before, but I’m not sure if I have developed any new skills. What I developed for sure, is time management: organising meetings and keeping some free time to work on my tasks have been challenging, but now I feel like I have a better grasp of my time management skills.

The general atmosphere is one in which everybody can have a say and where personal ideas really matter. Entrepreneurship was highly valued and encouraged, from the top bottom. people who were joining or leaving were always cheered, so it felt quite like a family.

very well organised placement: we had a good IT, Human Resource and training support. I had all the training I needed to get a good overview of the company right from the first week of my internship. Throughout the ten weeks there have been many more occasions for catch ups and updates to make sure my job was running smoothly.

I felt like I applied a lot of skills/knowledge that I possessed before, but I’m not sure if I have developed any new skills. What I developed for sure, is time management: organising meetings and keeping some free time to work on my tasks have been challenging, but now I feel like I have a better grasp of my time management skills.

The graduate scheme is very appealing. You get to rotate in various areas of Rolls Royce for about eighteen months and then get a good placement in the company. Many internships get converted in a graduate scheme. Alternatively, you can come back to do another internship (10 weeks, 6 months or a year) or try to obtain a direct placement.

Might be cheap compared to other places in the united kingdom but quite expensive relative to the cost / quality. Indeed most of the socialising was done between interns / graduates; finding a good place to socialise externally was difficult. Either the place was cheap but of bad quality or the place was expensive and... of decent quality!

It was quite active, but probably not the most awesome ever: since all interns were living close together, we had the chance to spend Saturdays and Fridays nights together, but it wouldn't been quite as fun if I was to be alone or with fewer other interns. the best night life is 30 minutes from the area in which I worked.

Yes, there were, events right on the workplace. Sport days, quizzes, lunches, business games... everything needed for good team building or just to have some fun and socialize. Outside work time, the company has many associations that organize a good variety of events. All ranges of events are covered: social, cultural, sport, travel...