Development Engineer Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Gave a good picture of the business and I learnt a huge amount about engines.

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

    • Very friendly and helpful although sometimes felt like the placement was more for my benefit than to contribute to their work.

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

    • Very good induction and regular progress reviews to check up on what I was doing.

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

    • Variable work load. There were times when I didn't have much to do.

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

    • Some of the documents I produced were essential to the build but my main project was an opinion based task that may be used in the future.

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

    • Invaluble business awareness and made me really think about what I might like to do in the future. Large amount of engine knowledge gained and interests developed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Mostly chatty and friendly people. I felt quite young though!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very good induction process. Lots of other interns to share experience with and good review and follow up process.

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

    • The company definitely see you as a future investment and are keen to enable you to come back as a graduate. Encourage personal assessment and personal goals.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Seems to be quite easy to come back as a graduate and, although I want to look around other companies, coming back is an appealing prospect.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of other interns. Very sociable!

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

    • Bristol is reasonably expensive but as a student I already had accomodation in place.

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

    • Highly recommended!

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

    • There is an intern/graduate/apprentice association with some great sounding events but I didn't get involved. Helped out at a community event handing out freebies to children!

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

August 2009

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