Summer Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Was difficult at times but everyone was really helpful and supportive.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt like I was doing an important job and producing useful work

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

    • My line manager was quite high up in the organisation so much of the support and guidance came from my colleges.

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

    • There was always work to do but I didn't feel overworked at all.

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

    • As much responsibility as other employees, in safety critical applications responsibility is shared with several people checking work.

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

    • Very useful for degree studies and really tied it all together.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everybody very polite and helpful, great culture

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

    • HR department supportive.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Heavy investment in training continually.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really good attitude among employees, good investment in training and international travel in right departments

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most interns were together and social scene good, same for graduates.

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

    • Living cost about the same as at Uni.

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

    • Good in center of town where we lived, not good near site.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Kind of like Uni with company encouraged activities

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

August 2009

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