Supply Chain Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Good working environment, friendly atmosphere, interesting tasks.

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

    • Well valued considering I was an intern working with fairly senior management.

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

    • Always happy to help, found time to stop what they were doing and fully engage with the problem or query.

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

    • Could have been busier towards the beginning of my placement, better towards the end as the situation was highlighted to the managers.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Difficult to take on large amounts of responsibility in an office that is so close to senior management, in a company with such a dedication to quality at all levels.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Will be especially helpful outside university. Skills for dealing with busy and senior people, along with practice on influencing without authority in particular.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly yet professional, the perfect atmosphere for encouraging good quality work and enthusiasm.

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

    • Seemed very well organised until there were issues. When the main project workload wasn't as high as they had anticipated there was no real plan in place.

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

    • Always felt as though the internship was Rolls-Royce investing in my development as much or more than I was helping them achieve their goals.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Very appealing company to work for. Great review system for ensuring success is recorded and rewarded. Also infinite oppertunities for working abroad or in various different roles.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes although to be part of it you had to be staying in Derby University Halls with the majority of the other interns.

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

    • Fairly normal for a mid-sized city such as Nottingham or Derby.

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

    • Derby is faily quiet but Nottingham is nearby for a bigger night out.

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

    • Golf with colleagues, societies open etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Logistics and Operations

East Midlands

September 2010

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