Operations Managment Summer Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Early starts were difficult at first but the actual work far overwhelmed this and was very rewarding.

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

    • My opinions were taken on board and my enthusiasm earnt myself respect in meetings from both management and shop floor employees.

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

    • My supervisers were always more than happy to help and I felt they actively sort to aid my progress.

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

    • Generally the work load was healthy, and there were tasks I could be completing beyond the boundaries of my main project. Very occasionally however, due to the high workload of colleagues, there were instances where I felt I had little to be doing.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given project goals and had regular catch up sessions with my managers. Beyond that, however, it was very much my responsibility to manage my own time and seek out information I needed. Recommendations I made were implemented making my presence feel valued.

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

    • Due to my degree not being directly related to the role I was undertaking there has been little that I can directly use back at university. However, the skills I have learnt will prove invaluable when I return to a work environment post-universtity.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A very good atmosphere both in the office and on the shop floor

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

    • The template Rolls-Royce use for the placements works very well from application, through the interview process and then through the internship. However, any issues that go beyond the limits of that template can test the system but contacting the Early Career HR team does tend to clear up most problems.

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

    • Rolls Royce provide on the job training seminars and provide a vast library of training available via the intranet for all employees.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered a place on the full graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As I was placed in Coventry where there are very few interns I experienced no socialising with other interns. However, this is a rariety as most interns are placed in either Derby or Bristol where the social scene is very good between interns.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Petrol was cheap(ish!) and the canteen was very reasonable

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I didn't live in Coventry so I can't comment , I commuted daily.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

October 2008

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