Inter - Whole Engine Mechanical Modelling Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • A very enjoyable job, I got the opportunity to do real work taht was needed by the group, and I was challenged and given the opportunity to develop technical and personal skills.

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

    • The guys in the group were very welocming and supportive when I needed help. We had a few good nights out and everyone has been very friendly.

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

    • The manager was often busy, but we had regular meetings to discuss progress and other staff gave regular guidance and support. The end of year review provided a good way to assess your performance.

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

    • Bored for the first few weeks, but it picked up after that and I generally had a few jobs to do at any one time.

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

    • I was given similar responsibility to a full employee at times, signing reports and carrying out important work.

    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 developed some really good technical skill in Finite Element Analysis and in the software the group uses. My personal skills have also benefited greatrly, communication in reports, calls and meetings.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmospher was generally positive.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Problems with IT at the start, but afterwards the organisation was good.

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

    • One web-editor's course, otherwise the guys in the office spent a good bit of time helping me.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am expecting to get a job offer in October

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lived with three fellow interns and was friends with a few others.

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

    • Derby is reasonably cheap, going out was not overly expensive, lived in an inexpensive part of town (ewnt = £200 per month each) and beside a 24 hour asda.

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

    • Nightlife in Derby is ok, but we lived far from the centre.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was 5 a side football, teams to join and a gym, it was ok.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Engineering

East Midlands

June 2011

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