Device Prototyping Intern Review
at BAT
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
Southampton
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I carry out design, manufacture and testing of various jigs, fixtures and device components. I carry out and complete various service requests from employees across the business, as well as aid my team by carrying out various manufacturing techniques such as CNC machining and 3D printing.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
yes, I was left on my own the majority of my time once I proved I was more than capable. I was free to make my own decisions regarding designs and methods, but would still check in and update stakeholders and managers so they were aware of any direction changes.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I undertook numerous SolidWorks and SolidCAM training courses which enabled me to serious take my skills to the next level in terms of designs. I learnt a lot of project management and time management skills, as well as how to effectively communicate with stakeholders
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Plenty. I never felt uncomfortable or overwhelmed at any point, I always knew of at least one individual I could go to and ask for support and I was always provided with it.
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?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Incredibly inclusive and friendly. You'll always get your bad apple here or there but often its just that you caught them at the worst possible time. These encounters were incredibly rare and almost always were followed up with apologies. Everyone is friendly and welcoming and wants to know all about you.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement. The hands-on experience was invaluable and everyone in my team was incredibly and supportive. They would help me with any questions I had and were more than willing to give me career, work and personal life advice. I loved my job and if anything the parts I enjoyed the least were the intern based activities
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at BAT
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAT to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAT
Put yourself out there and don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with anyone. Everyone is willing to give career advice and lend a helping hand. Network and make friends with everyone, even if they're outside of your team.
