Manufacturing Engineering - Capability Acquisition Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Great People, company and atmosphere

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

    • The skill difference between the experienced professionals and myself was monumental

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

    • Some people went out of their way to help.

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

    • Some days insanely busy, most days did about 6 hours of work in a 8 hour period

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

    • Daunting

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

    • They have made me more confident and articulate and I feel I can conquer the world.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Brilliant

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

    • Superb

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

    • Varied amounts, mostly on the job investments

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Drawbacks are salaries

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Incredible (during the summer)

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

    • Bristol City has some expensive places, rent is huge.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Brizzle!

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

    • A LOT

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

October 2008

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