Engineering Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Ups and downs (as one would expect). Lots of really fascinating technical work coupled with the rather drier paperwork side of things

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

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

    • I was mainly left to work relatively independently - which suited me fine. However help was always available when I asked for it

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

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

    • I was given my own tasks, projects, objectives to which I was assessed. I also felt it was up to me to claim my responsibility over something - a great way to work.

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

    • Learned as much during my year at Rolls-Royce as I did during the three previous years of my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Standard open-plan office feel. Nothing special

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

    • For the most part, excellent - although there were some internal problems with HR regarding mix ups between interns and graduates

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given the opportunity to complete many rather involved training courses. I certainly was given the impression that the company was very keen on investing in its people

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Although I haven't been officially offered a job, I've been told that they will make me an offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A small one. Derby's not really a happening place.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

East Midlands

June 2014

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