Controls Engineering Summer Interb Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed working for Rolls-Royce. The work was very interesting and enjoyable, and all the employees were very friendly and helpful.

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

    • My colleagues placed trust in me and expected me to deliver to the project. They also cared for my development and invested a lot of time in to me.

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

    • Fully supported me during my work. Happy to answer any questions I had and always explained things very well.

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

    • I was never without work to be getting on with. The amount of work ramped up as the placement went on and was very varied.

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

    • As an intern you are never going to be 'running the show' but I was given ownership of a large piece of work which meant I was very responsible for this task. I was also given responsibility of contributing to other lines of work including presenting internally and externally.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think this experience will prove very useful when i return for the final year of my degree, especially for our large group projects. The placement also provided an opportunity to cement some engineering fundamentals, and provided the degree with a good industrial context.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a really good atmosphere. Everyone worked hard but also had a laugh. I really enjoyed working with everyone in my team.

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

    • HR were very effective at organising my placement, and always kept me informed during the application process. When i arrived at ny team there were a few IT issues. Most were resolved quickly. One took a few weeks.

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

    • I was given all the necessary training and my team spent a lot of time helping me to learn about the projects. They never had the attitude that they won't invest in me because I'm only there for 10 weeks which was great.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope to be offered a place on the Graduate Development Programme, which I would certainly accept!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made lots of friends amongst the interns and graduates. Plenty of social event such as pub nights to get to know everyone. Also went out for a curry with my team.

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

    • Bristol is a fairly expensive place but is great so it's worth it!

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

    • Loads going on. Very vibrant and diverse city. Lots of bars, restaurants and clubs.

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

    • Played in the R-R golf day which was a great event. There a loads of trips and sports clubs organised by the Apprentice Association (the R-R Bristol social society).

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Mechanical Engineering

South West

September 2014

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