Strategic Research Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable. Great work.

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

    • Very friendly and laid-back team

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support, where needed, took a while to find, but understandably so in such a narrow field of study. Certainly wasn't left out when in need of help.

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

    • Project given was ambitious, and I was told there was little chance of me completing it, but that the work was important to carry forward.

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

    • Expected to make engineering decisions and provide reccommendations to the company. Named on a patent application as a co-inventor.

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

    • Thesis project was based on new work carried forward from this placement, and was sponsored by the company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly atmosphere

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

    • Mix up with HR and related security checks meant that I had to start a week late. Certain parts of the company were expecting me, others were not.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Compamy provided training and courses, as well as equipment and opportunities to visit other areas to see what they are all about.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Sponsored through university with an accelerated entry through their graduate scheme if employed

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Stayed with 60 other interns in derby university halls. Good social scene- pubs, cinema and go karting to name a few things we did.

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

    • Halls, whilst not too badly priced, were very basic. Cheaper, and better housing was available. cost of living was very reasonable.

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

    • Few areas in Derby you wouldn't want to go to, the good nightlife was quite dear.

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

    • Staying with 60-odd other interns meant there was always something organised

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

June 2010

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