Service Engineering ` Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it. Would recommend it.

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

    • I helped lead 2 projects so people ended up coming to me for answers.

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

    • as much support as i needed. the support was great,

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

    • I was pretty busy i had to priorities work in order to meet deadlines but i never felt too stressed that i couldn't get it all done. I sometimes worked extended days but this was balanced out by flexitime.

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

    • lots. I was given real jobs and responsibilities

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

    • increased my knowledge of a jet engine but does not link directly to my course

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • over summer everyone takes there holidays so it was quite quiet but it was still friendly and chatty

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

    • Great set up. Very structured with support when needed.

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

    • A lot. Took me n company and site visits. I also managed to visit a lot of other departments which increased my knowledge of the company.

    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?

    • I would return if offered a job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a lot of other interns and year placement students as well as loads of recent graduates.

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

    • Quite expensive but it was Bristol and that's what you expect. Living out near RR is cheaper but further from the centre.

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

    • There's lots of clubs. we more went to bars than on full nights out but it was still good fun. Lots of cider drinking.

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

    • There were loads of clubs and subsidised gym too

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

September 2014

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