Thermo-Fluids Technologist Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The work was very interesting and different allowing me to feel like I was really contributing.

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

    • I was readily accepted by everyone and joined in with meetings and socials very quickly.

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

    • I had weekly meetings one to one with my supervisor as well as many sit downs on specific tasks. I could also ask questions whenever I needed.

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

    • I was working in the department at a very busy time so I had a lot to do.

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

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

    • I have a lot of group work in the next year from which I will really benefit all the team work and leadership skills I have learnt

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • stressed

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

    • The placement team organise everything before arrival where we are handed over to our managers. The managers have a lot of experience with interns and everything is well planned.

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

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate scheme is appealing as there are 6 placements that allow you to explore different areas of the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is an apprentice and graduate association that arranges socials for interns grads and apprentices

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

    • quite cheap compared to the south

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • okay

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

    • There is a social club in which there are many clubs and sports to join

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

East Midlands

June 2014

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