Manufacturing Engineering Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I had a very SLOW start. Following, however, my placement got very exciting. I have had real responsibilities and fun projects. Always ask for work should you feel you are bored at work!

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

    • Everyone in my department valued my work, in fact they have asked me to extend my placement over summer.

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

    • Manager tended to be quite busy, but always tried to make time if necessary. Various supervisors I had throughout the year were very happy to help me.

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

    • As previously mentioned, beginning phase I was bored, but it later got better.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have had a number of "dull" tasks but also very important projects. In retrospective, I can now see that the 'dull' tasks were given to me to 'test' me before being given more important projects.

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

    • Project management and time management are two skills which will help me immensely in my final years of university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere in the office was nice, people were very nice and helpful. Yet, I wouldn't say that 'the fun never stopped'.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I have met other interns during my placement; I know that their internship was much more well structured than mine. Mine didn't feel well structured at first; I had too much free time.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Company does invest in training people. There is a whole internal training centre dedicated to this task. Throughout my year, I have attended a couple of helpful trainings.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate program Rolls-Royce offers is outstanding.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 10/10 when all the summer interns and year-long interns met up regularly. 3/10 when the summer interns left! I wish there had been more team dinners/gatherings.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Derby is very cheap to live...yet not amazing.

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

    • Nightlife is there, but it isn't amazing.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing

East Midlands

September 2011

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