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Rolls-Royce

Structural Systems Design Engineer Review

at Rolls-Royce

Internship (1 Month+)

Mechanical Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: July 2021

Overall Rating

4.2 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
3.5/5 - Support and Guidance
3.8/5 - 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.
I work together with another engineer to write an already developed new analysis functionality into code and integrate it into an existing software.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given plenty of responsibility but I was able to ask for help if needed.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt on new topics in engineering and I have learnt new skills in coding.
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?
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?
I received enough guidance and help although it would be useful to have even more time with my supervisor.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
3/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere is relaxed and flexible because overall it is very target oriented. If you reach your target then it does not matter how you have done it.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
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?
My internship was very enjoyable and useful. I learnt about RR and the engineering career in general. I would do it again if I could.
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 Rolls-Royce
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce
Do not ignore the online test. Almost half of all the applicants already fail the online tests. Also, be sure to read up on RR and their values before writing your application because there are people who read it and it matters.
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