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BAT

Project Intern Review

at BAT

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Southampton

Review Submitted: June 2024

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
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.
From day to day basis I work to create new and innovative solutions to the engineering problems that arise during projects. This can involve all aspects of engineering skills including design, assembly, calibration and testing. As well as assisting other team members with there projects to accelerate workstreams for projects.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have been given the freedom to tackle and complete individual projects, while I have been helped with any problems I encounter during my projects, the majority of the work I have conduct during my year has been completely individual. This also means that you have the responsibility to meet the deadlines for the work, allowing you to develop the required management skills for completing many workstreams at once.
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?
Through my work throughout the year I have not only developed all of my engineering skills improved, including CAD skills, design (for sustainability) and feasibility testing but my soft skills especially presenting through the monthly update meetings with the other interns. Additionally, gaining experience within a corporate environment has been very beneficial for my development for future career.
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?
5/5
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?
Several members of my team, Manufacturing Innovations, have supported my development across the year. People are always free to assist with any work/problems that I encounter. Additionally, the Placement team are especially helpful with regards to developing soft skills, through monthly presentations feedback is always available for areas of potential improvement.
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?
The atmosphere on site is always positive while everyone on site is always friendly. My team is especially close knit, and everyone is always available to talk through any problems that you may have whether personal and work based.
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?
5/5
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 have enjoyed my placement very much due to the day to day development I have observed within myself, I have surprisingly enjoyed the 9-5 routine and hope to carry it forward into my final year of university.
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
Try to find the correct role for you at BAT, there is a plenty of roles all with diverse duties there will be one that fits for everyone. When applying make sure you tailor your CV and cover letter to match the things you've found when researching the company.
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