Vacation Trainee - Gas Turbine Supply Chain Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience!

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

    • They treated me just like one of them.

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

    • I had weekly reviews with my line manager, to ensure I'm on track and I receive all the resources I need to complete my job.

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

    • The first 2 weeks were slow, but my internship got busier by the week.

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

    • I was solely responsible for a project regarding supply chain.

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

    • It was a great working experience which opened up my eye on real working life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly.

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

    • The internship is well strucutred, with interim and final performace review being conducted.

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

    • Attended 1/2 day holistic gas turbine course, with plenty of online training courses for one to enroll.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Bright!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great.

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

    • fairly reasonable

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't participate

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is the Apperentice and Graduate society and International Society with lots of events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Manufacturing

East Midlands

September 2012

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