SUmmer Intern Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoyable, with a lot of opportunities to learn new things and gain 'real-life' experience.

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

    • I was made to feel like a full time employee rather than a summer intern. Invited out on departmental socials etc.

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

    • When I could get hold of him, my manager was very good at giving support and guidance...though by the nature of his job, he was often away/in meetings.

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

    • Very! Just wish I couldve been paid for some overtime at times!

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

    • I was given the opportunity to be responsible for some smaller projects.

    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 have learnt how to use some computer softeware which will no doubt be gvery useful at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Big office with my department in one area so always things going on. Everyone worked at their own desk but there were plenty of conversations going on within the department.

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

    • Seemed very well set up within the department and accross the site but there were occasions when it was apparent some other departments werent as fully on board as mine when doing group projects with other summer interns from other departments.

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

    • There was time given to spend time learning new software that could then be used to complete departmental tasks. As I was only at the company for a short time I cant really have expected to be trained extensively!

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

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

    • Offer of going straight to assessment centre for graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, good social scene amongst other interns and many of the grads.

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

    • Pretty good value, £90-100 per week including bills for a house 10mins walk away.

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

    • Not great!

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The Lake District in literally on your doorstep so if you like the outdoors its a great place to be!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

September 2014

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