Summer Intern in Civil Aerospace Review
at Rolls-Royce
Internship (1 Month+)
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Derby
Review Submitted: September 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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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
5/5
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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 worked as an engineering intern in one of the departments. During a normal day I would get in to the office between 8 or 9. There was no specific start time as long as you work 40 hours a week ( so 8 hours a day) and that you are present in core hours 10-14.
I only worked with theoretical work so I would spend most of my day at the desk working on my projects.
I only worked with theoretical work so I would spend most of my day at the desk working on my projects.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
The task I was given was on work that actually needed to be done, and not just busy work. I therefore had some responsibility in making sure that this project was done well so that it could be helpful.
As the internship was a mixture of training and doing this project, I did not really have any projects that I was responsible for. There are not many leadership opportunities for interns. However, this meant that there was less pressure and I could focus on delivering my project and developing my skills.
As the internship was a mixture of training and doing this project, I did not really have any projects that I was responsible for. There are not many leadership opportunities for interns. However, this meant that there was less pressure and I could focus on delivering my project and developing my skills.
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 have learned a lot of new skills during my internship, especially within in various softwares. I have learned how to create models and run simulations on these, and how to compare these results to previously obtained one. I have also learned fluid dynamics, and how to use ANSYS FLUENT to do work with this.
As part of an intern project I have also learned how to make poster, and I had the opportunity to practise public speaking by presenting it to an audience.
As part of an intern project I have also learned how to make poster, and I had the opportunity to practise public speaking by presenting it to an audience.
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?
I received a lot of support and guidance during my internship. I had both a line manager and an additional manager during my internship. I was also sitting with the team I was working in, so I could easily talk to others and ask them questions if I was stuck.
We also had two days of induction at the beginning of the internship where they gave us a lot of information, which was helpful for knowing where to go for various questions (such as IT) during our internship.
We also had two days of induction at the beginning of the internship where they gave us a lot of information, which was helpful for knowing where to go for various questions (such as IT) during our internship.
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 general atmosphere was very good in my department. Everyone is really friendly, and it seems like most get along. The people in the gatehouse are also very welcoming.
They also made us interns feel quite included as they invited us to the employee socials during our internship.
There are also Employee Resource Groups that are possible to join, such as an LGBT group, Disability Group, BME Group, etc.
All in all, the company culture makes this a good place to work.
They also made us interns feel quite included as they invited us to the employee socials during our internship.
There are also Employee Resource Groups that are possible to join, such as an LGBT group, Disability Group, BME Group, etc.
All in all, the company culture makes this a good place to work.
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my internship as I felt like I was well supported, and that I got a good mix of training opportunities and relevant projects.
I also worked in the same department as other interns, which was a bonus during the internship.
In addition to interesting work and nice colleagues, I enjoyed the social events that were organised both by the early careers team just for interns/graduate/apprentices, and also those organised by the employees for full time employees.
I also worked in the same department as other interns, which was a bonus during the internship.
In addition to interesting work and nice colleagues, I enjoyed the social events that were organised both by the early careers team just for interns/graduate/apprentices, and also those organised by the employees for full time employees.
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
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce
I would advice reading up about Rolls-Royce and finding out which department you would like to work in, as they place interns in many different areas of the business.
For the application process, be yourself in the cover letter and play on your strengths. Even if you don't study aerospace engineering, find something that links your course and experience to aerospace engineering.
For the assessment centre, prepare and practice your presentations thoroughly so that you feel comfortable during the interviews.
For the application process, be yourself in the cover letter and play on your strengths. Even if you don't study aerospace engineering, find something that links your course and experience to aerospace engineering.
For the assessment centre, prepare and practice your presentations thoroughly so that you feel comfortable during the interviews.
