Manufacturing Engineer Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Excellent assistance given at all stages. Lots of responsibility for one's own work - allowed to gain experience in many areas

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

    • Everyone asked how things were going and were interested in finding out progress in projects. Very relaxed atmosphere allowed me to fit in easily.

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

    • Support and guidance in abundance. Company had a good review process throughout placement.

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

    • Kept very busy although that was through choice. Allowed me to gain more from the placement.

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

    • I had responsibility for all scheduling of my trials etc which ment I could be as busy or not as I wished although in order to produce good work I opted to be busy.

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

    • Definitely believe the skills learnt will assist me in future employment and learning.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got on with their work although jokes were common.

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

    • Couldn't have asked for more.

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

    • Lots of visits to other sites & plants to widen knowledge & meet other interns - also attended a training course

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Hope to return next summer - although completing dissertation in conjunction with them this year!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Slightly isolated as most of other interns situated in England. We made the most of what we had.

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

    • Glasgow is a reasonable area in which to work and socialise - student accomodation can be rented at a reduced price to other letting agencies.

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

    • Inchinnan is close to Glasgow which has a great night life! I would highly reccomend a night out in the city centre.

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

    • For students in England there were better opportunities to get involved in activities as the R-R headquarters are based in England.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2008

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