Global Technology Deployment Intern Review
by bp
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
5.0
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The Culture
3.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I had a brilliant 11 weeks with BP. I was given real responsibility, meaningful and interesting project work and the team I was working with couldn't have been more friendly or helpful.
The team I was working with were great. Everyone was more than happy to take time out of their day to explain or help out with any issues or areas I was uncertain about. There was a really good team spirit and an entertaining level of banter as well as an active social side.
My manager was fantastic. I seem to have been particularly lucky with how involved he was during my internship to ensure I got the most out of it, but that said all the interns commented on how approachable their line managers were.
I always found I had things to be doing but never felt like I was buried under a pile of work.
I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement, almost to the extent where it became unnerving. However I think that was a great oppertunity to see what it would be like to be a graduate and in hindsight I found it really rewarding.
I don't think I have learnt any new skills per se, but I did receive detailed and valuable training which has greatly broadened my knowledge of the engineering side of the oil and gas industry.
The Company
The atmosphere in the office was always relaxed but professional. I always felt free to go and have a chat with my colleagues or to take a break when I needed one.
I was very impressed with how well organised the business and my manager were throughout the placement. I felt I was particularly lucky with how good my manager was with structuring my time within the team to give me a broad experience, but all the 西瓜视频s seemed to have clearly defined goals etc.
Whenever I needed something in terms of training it was organised ASAP.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
I have an assessment centre in a few weeks and I would definitely accept a job offer from BP.
The Culture
In London the 西瓜视频s were a bit spread out. We met up a few times outside of work but nowhere near as regularly as the Aberdeen 西瓜视频s who had the advantage of all living in the same accomodation. We always met up for lunch and we had a regular 5-a-side football game etc as well
I was based in London so it was more expensive than the 西瓜视频s based in Aberdeen. However BP did provide an additional salary allowance to compensate for being based in London.
Good but expensive.
Everyone was always up for socialising and doing things out of work but organising these events was a hassle as everyone was so spread out.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
September 2011
