Summer Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • Good placement with plenty to do after the first few weeks. Was sent away on multiple training days and trips out. Some of the work was a little repetitive but this is to be expected from a summer internship.

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

    • Felt very much part of the team from day one.

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

    • Loads of support given. Everyone always had time/made time for advice and guidance.

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

    • Fairly busy after the first few weeks. Occasionally had to seek work that was not directly related to what I was doing.

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

    • By the end of the placement I was giving training sessions to fairly senior members of staff.

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

    • Very useful team working and industry skills developed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good office atmosphere with a mixture of work and home chat.

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

    • Slight IT issues at the beginning but these were quickly resolved.

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

    • Was sent on 2 intern training days, 3 days out and a day of in house training in addition to guidance given by line manager, supervisor and other staff.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • Been offered a place on the grad scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very lacking in Barnoldswick where my placement was.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Fairly cheap rent but lack of social activities.

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

    • Went out on a few work outings but the majority of people from the office lived further away (hour drive)

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Football and gym

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

September 2013

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