Materials Engineer Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

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

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

    • My supervisor and his colleague were very helpful whenever I was in need.

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

    • The workload was continuously piled and and it was a valuable time-management experience.

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

    • My position did not particularly incite much responsibility, but my opinion and interepretations were very much repected.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The content was directly related to my course.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Reasonable atmosphere, dulled by the building itself.

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

    • Apart from some initial IT teething issues, it was very well set up.

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

    • 2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Job prospects with Rolls-Royce for a summer intern are very high.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Living in the Derby Uni accommodation, the social scene was great.

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

    • Reasonable rent, averge prices all round.

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

    • Not over the top.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Material & Mineral Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

West Midlands

August 2013

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