Finance Intern in Purchasing and Manufacturing Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Having a really good time, with the right amount of responsibility and work

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

    • I felt like part of the team, and was delegated work which made me feel valued and trusted

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

    • My managers were extremely supportive and helpful, and were there whenever I needed to ask a question or needed clarity. I never felt like I couldn't go to them for anything

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

    • Some days were busier than others, but there is always work there if you ask for it on a slow day

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

    • I was quite lucky that I came in during a busy time, so was given quite a bit of responsibility, but there was always someone there for support or guidence, and never felt on my own

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

    • Mainly workplace skills as well as personal skills have helped me out outside of work, with my confidence growing considerably since starting work

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was different in different offices, but everyone was welcoming and accomadating wherever I was

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

    • Good intern plan set up and covered a wide range of experiences

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

    • Rolls-Royce are extremely good in investing in training, whatever field you go in to.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I intend to apply for a graduate job with Rolls-Royce

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There weren't very many year long finance interns, so I didn't have much time so socialise with them, but I have managed to with a few graduates as well as full time employees

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

    • Derby is a fairly cheap city to live in, which was helped a lot by the fact that I could live at home

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

    • Since I live in Derby, I know the good places to go and you don't have to spend that much either!

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

    • There were often social events outside of work, along with sports opportunities with fellow collegues

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

October 2012

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