Estimating Placement Review
at BAE Systems
Placement (10 Months+)
Research
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
-
Overview of Role
4.5/5
-
Skills Development
4.5/5
-
Support and Guidance
4.3/5
-
Company Culture
4.5/5
-
Overall Experience
4/5
-
Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I would help my manager to create estimates and then present them to a team of subject matter experts to check it makes sense. As my placement went on my ability to help with tasks grew and gained more and more responsibilities.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
At the start no, but as the placement continued I was gradually given more and more responsibility. This was until my final month when I realise how much I was responsible for doing and acknowledged how much I had improved since joining the company.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I developed my communication skills. And learnt about reflecting and ways in which I could develop myself. My ability to work effectively grew and my Excel skill level went up a few levels.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My manager offered a lot of support. A lot of other colleagues and team members offered an abundance of support. On top of this, the estimating team has a real push for taking mental health seriously and overall is a positive environment. BAE also offers support through it's associated aides.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Where the company is large you get a mixed bag. For me, I found this very beneficial. You meet different types of people with different viewpoints.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement. Working for the company was a pleasure and I got a lot out of it both for personal and professional growth.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at BAE Systems
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems
Be yourself at the company, and try to take on as many opportunities as you can at the company. You'll be offered a plethora them so it is on you to take them up.
