Planning and control Intern Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Really great experience. Everyone in the office was helpful and I was given a good breadth of tasks to work on

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

    • My team were always happy to help and engage me in team meetings/projects

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

    • 2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • My days were mixed with really busy and some quieter, but if you wanted something else to do people would always try and find something. The beginning was slightly quiet while I learnt the roles and the project began.

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

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

    • Although my internship was not directly linked to my degree it was great to get work place experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in the office got along really well and even at busy times there was a happy atmosphere. As a newcomer everyone made an effort to get to know you and include you

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

    • Centrally the placement was set up very well and plenty of notice about events was given. Within my team, they were slightly unprepared as it was a busy time in the office.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Outside of the main derby site there is less social life and as there are less interns it is quieter

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

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

    • Wide choice depending in whether you were in the Center or travelled to the local towns

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

    • Lots of opportunities at main Derby and Bristol sites but at smaller sites there is much less/no activities outside of work

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Logistics and Operations

September 2014

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