Summer Intern (Guidance Control and Navigation) Review

by MBDA

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyable placement using skills specific to my field and speciality.

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

    • I felt valued and respected by colleagues

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

    • Aims and desires were clear, as were previous results and future aims.

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

    • I was sometimes bored and sometimes very busy. This depended on my level of expertise on the task in hand.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility and the opportunity to solve problems in the way I saw fit. However, I was also given guidance when necessary in order to help me with problems and bring me back on track on occasions.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I will use some of the skills gleaned next year, and will probably use them beyond as well.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People were friendly and approachable. My mentor was always very happy to help me, and extremely patient at all times.

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

    • Very well organised, although I did have my initial interview date changed. Also, whether we were accepted or rejected at any stage, we were kept updated, which is a clear positive in relation to other intern opportunities.

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

    • Made sure I had time to understand and appreciate the task in hand.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, apart from the inevitable dry desk work and the location, which isn't so appealing for me due to where I'm at University. If I was based even remotely more locally I would definitely consider a job here. Even though I am not, I am still considering it.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We got along very well and each created and adapted within a great social environment, which included living with most other placements, getting lifts to work with each other and generally socialising.

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

    • Bristol is not famed for its value for money, so the salary doesn't stretch as far as you would hope, especially when you're paying for summer rent at University as well!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Though value for money wasn't great, we lived in Bristol city centre. Accessibility was great, and there's something for all tastes.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a few things mentioned to us, but we tended to have fun on our own as much as we could

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

August 2009

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