Mechanical Design / Mechanical Analysist Review

by MBDA

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

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

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

    • Training and a wide variety of resources are available to help

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

    • A good balance of long projects and mini-projects were experienced

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

    • The projects were technology demonstrators (i.e. not critical to the companies performance) however I was given full control of all mechanical aspects, by the end of the placement you become the expert in that particular project/area.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • The company is willing to help professional development wherever possible. Training and external visits to suppliers and other sites are a regular occurrence

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Upon completion of the placement I have been offered a permanent place on the graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • Stevenage has some bars. London is close.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Also was available, but not in Stevenage!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Scotland

August 2010

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