Operations Management Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the internship. I was given a good level of responsibility and was well supported through the organisation

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

    • Felt very valued as I had work with significant importance. My results were important towards the overall performance.

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

    • Very helpful in allowing me to learn more and gain a greater insight into the company as well as helping me develop my skills

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

    • At times I was very busy however on occasions I was left without work to do

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

    • Given plenty of responsibility and targets which had to be completed.

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

    • Has been very useful, particularly skills on Microsoft Excel which I can use going forward

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very relaxed yet hard working atmosphere. The day started early for most but also ended relatively early. Good environment to work in

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

    • Was quite well organised as main objectives had been set out. However at times felt like there were no clear tasks to be completed.

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

    • There was a small amount of personal training but was not the main focus.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • very appealing, make me feel welcomed into the company and so encourages me to go back.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes there was a good group of interns making the experience more enjoyable.

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

    • Was very cheap in comparison to home in London

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

    • Very good and active nightlife

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

    • Yes the apprentice association held many events were we could get involved and try out different things

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

September 2014

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