Capability Acquisition Engineering Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • This was my second placement in Rolls-Royce, as I already knew the company and how it worked, I have managed to start working on my project straight away. Work was challenging and very enjoyable!

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

    • I was working in a team of interns and graduates, we formed a really good team.

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

    • My managed was happy to spend 1h a week with me to review my progress.

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

    • It varied; I was busy most of the time, but there were times when I was free.

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

    • I was working on a project which was presented and well received by the business executives.

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

    • A lot of the skills developed will definitely help me in the future when I will be looking for graduate jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • As it was only a summer placement, I have only managed to meet a proportion of the people in my office. I have had a mix of office and shopfloor experience; they were both positive.

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

    • I knew from day one what I would be working one. As work developed, there was opportunity for me to work on different projects too.

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

    • As a summer placement, there wasn't enough time for me to attend training courses.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • There is a number of doors open to go back to the company, I now have a year to decide what is the best solution for me.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • My summer was quite busy due to travelling and volunteering work, so I didn't get much time to spend with colleagues. A number of the interns and graduates always meet up for drinks or for a night out.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Derby is very cheap (not so glamorous), but it is also very close to Nottingham.

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

    • Not much going on!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is a number of activities where you can get involved with Rolls-Royce. A number of graduates and colleagues were regularly involved.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

October 2012

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