Manufacturing Engineer Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved going into work! The people I worked with were helpful and easy to work with, the work was valuable and useful as well as challenging.

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

    • I felt like I had something useful to offer and that my comments/thoughts were valued. When I had a question I wasn't made to feel stupid either!

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

    • I got proper performance reviews, and some informal guidance too.

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

    • Nice and busy, but no-one stressed about me going home at a sensible time!

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

    • I was given a meaty project to take on and run, with some help when I needed it.

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

    • Totally opened my eyes to a new career direction!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was an office, not a party! But the atmosphere was relaxed and pretty informal.

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

    • Not perfect, but once I was in place it was fine.

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

    • I could have had more training, if I had needed it.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I want to work for them when I graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns were very sociable, my colleagues less so.

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

    • Bristol is pretty dear.

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

    • There is a huge amount going on in Bristol- every type of nocturnal fun!!

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

    • There was a well organised Apprentices Association which covered interns and grads too, as well as lots of things that we organised for ourselves.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

October 2012

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