Business Development and Communications Review

by Lockheed Martin

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Fascinating industry and company. Really enjoyed learning throughout the year - you have the opportunity to learn so much. Only slight drawback is that being a defence company there is a lot of red tape and some tasks can be painfully slow to complete - causing unnecessary stress at times.

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

    • Very much so, my job (Communications and Business Development) involved interacting with all employees at the Ampthill site. The office was a lot of fun, and the employees on site help you where possible. I was given proper jobs / projects to work on and complete.

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

    • Good guidance to start with, but after a while you are left get on with it by yourself - probably the best method of learning.

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

    • Very busy, but fun, diverse activities - Some people thrive off this, some prefer a more structured role.

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

    • A lot. I was given events to manage, company communications to distribute and even mentored an employee into the company for the final 6 months.

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

    • My confidence has grown massively, as have my written and verbal communications. I hope that in the final year of university I can deliver strong presentations and write comprehensive essays.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very fun group of people, but all quite senior in the company - this means that you can have serious conversations as well. A good balance.

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

    • The induction to the company worked well. However once there the placement didn't have much structure. This can be a benefit for some as it is very diverse and you have the opportunity to get involved in many tasks. You run your life more like a full time job than a structured intern year.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They gave interns the opportunity to go on training courses - this may be software or hardware based. However my favourite aspect was being allowed to go to the occasional conference to learn more about the industry and the competition in the market. This is all expensed for and well worth getting involved with. My favourites included the Lockheed Martin Technology Conference and the RUSI PONI Conference (Nuclear issues).

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I have been offered to return to the company should the right job become available. It appears that interns are given this opportunity if they perform well over the year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived with 4 other interns and the graduates already employed add to a fun social life.

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

    • Fine, can live either lifestyle due to the area. London being on the doorstep can add to costs. Went to university in Newcastle which is much cheaper.

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

    • Due to the number of graduates at Lockheed Martin you can have a lot of fun. Bedford and Milton Keynes offer nights out (limited but they exist), London is on the door step.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes - I joined the Lockheed golf and football societies.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

July 2013

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