Summer Intern Review

The experiences have been very useful, the work (though at times insufficient) was usually interesting and the people were very happy to help me gain a wider understanding of the company. I didn't always have enough work and so ocassionally had a boring day. Working hours were very flexible. The social side of living with 60 other R-R interns was excellent.

Always helpful and willing to talk to interns across the business, seemed to recognise and value my contribution during my time here. Weren't always able to offer me work when my manager was absent.

My manager always had time for me to discuss areas of the business I'd like to visit or know more about. My objectives set at the start of my time here were fair, interesting and useful.

Not enough work to last me the ten weeks I was here but could've asked for more - instead used the time finding out about other parts of the business which was useful. On slow days I was allowed to and had no qualms about leacing early and doing the hours at a later date.

Allowed to work alone in the lab and decide completely how I was to carry out my tasks. Could complete obejctives on my own or ask for assistance whihc was provided if need be.

The skills will be of more use in the real world after uni than during my Engineering degree at uni, such as lab abnd people skills. Did learn a bit about aero engines which may tie in to Thermo or Fluid lecture courses as well as being impressive general knowledge, and useful were I to come back to the company.

Quiet as in a small office of 4-7 people, ocassionally alone when others were working in the lab. Usually had people to talk to if I'd wanted to, and often did ahve chats while working. Invited to the pub with team most weeks and enjoyed my visits there.

Pre-placement paperwork was easy, recommended housing was great, support network was in place if I'd needed it and they responded to suggestions I made to organise events to meet recent graduates.

Only because I didn't need much training though I'm sure I would've been given any training I needed. HR paid for a football tournament for all the interns. I would've liked to have received an R-R polo shirt though, to fit in.

Expecting an offer to return next summer with the intention of secruign a grad job if I want it. HR gently reminded me throughout my time ot consider whether I'd like to return here.

Superb. 60 interns living in halls had an absolute blast.

The uni halls we stayed at were expensive for what we got (a self-catered room for £85 a week) but there were good quality and Derby was a faily good cost place to socialise, with a fair bit on.

A few good places in Derby - Flaming Monkey, Revolution and Walkabout - all offered decent prices and spaces to dance and drink. Not the busiest apart from Friday or Saturday nights but with a decent dized group it didn't matter too much.

Gym and sports hall available at reasonable cost as well as sports teams, 'family' days at work, intern/grad organised (and subsidised) events like waterkiing, pub quizzes, bar crawls...