西瓜视频

Geoscience Intern (Geophysics) Review

by bp

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Really enjoyable, people were very welcoming and it was a great insight to working in oil and gas. The project was actually being used for further work which made me feel valued as an intern

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very much so, my work was important to them and they always asked questions about my project and work I had done

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Managers and supervisors were great - got plenty of coaching and support was always there when I needed it. They could not have done a better job if they tried - well done!

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very well balanced - some days were slow towards the end with wrapping up but enough work was given and I worked on other non work projects too such as charity work

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot - enough to dictate my own project and how I investigated the issue, also organised a charity sports day for disable people which was a lot of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt a lot of practical applications which will help me in University and in life in other oil companies

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very friendly, serious when needed to be

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Some contact lacking about final decisions and processes

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of time and money- presentation skills training, personality testing and all coaching internal from other staff members who gave up a lot of time for me

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I am still waiting for a job offer but I really do hope that I get it

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?

    • Yes, organised events and nights out/dinners everyone was very friendly

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • On the more expensive side

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Never dull

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes plenty - charity work, running clubs

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

October 2016

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