Design Engineer Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • A superb insight into a large engineering company. The work was varied with lots of opportunities to experience all aspects of the business.

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

    • Everyone within the team, and wider business area seemed interested in the work I was completing. I was also fully included in team activities,within and out with the office environment.

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

    • Regular one-to-one meetings took place with my manager to ensure I fully understood my deliverables and that the work I was completing was adding value to the business. I was always provided with feedback / improvement suggestions on the work I had completed.

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

    • There was never a moment where I had nothing to do, however I was also given enough time to talk to colleagues to enhance my knowledge of the company operation.

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

    • I had the full responsibility for ensuring my project work was completed on-time and to a high standard.

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

    • Before beginning the placement, my manager was in contact asking what business areas of interest I had. This allowed me to be assigned a project that was interesting and relevant to my area of study.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team were friendly and approachable. There was a good balance between work and 'banter' between fellow colleagues.

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

    • Once I had accepted the placement offer, all the admin was completed before arriving at the company therefore was able to get straight to work. An Early Career Advisor was able to resolve any issues I had during the placement.

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

    • Training was provided where necessary. If there was an area of the business I had a keen interest in, I was able to complete further courses to enhance my knowledge.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • My performance was reviewed throughout the placement, allowing my manager to pass on comments to my Early Career Advisor. There was opportunities to specify what areas of the business I may wish to work in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All summer placement students stayed together in student accommodation therefore it was easy to socialise after work and at weekends.

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

    • The student accommodation was expensive for the basic standard it was.

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

    • A small selection of pubs and bars.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was the opportunity to join the graduate / apprentice association, who organised activities outside of work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

September 2013

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