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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Fantastic, great grad and intern scene, with a real sense that the work is worthwhile.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Definitely, I had close co-operation with my team on a day-to-day basis, and my views have been raised to managers and rest of team in 1:1s and team meetings.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Regular weekly and monthly meetings with two superiors means staying in the loop is easy.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Busy mornings, get in for 8.30 solid until 10.00, with that being deadline for payments. Then I have the rest of the day to issue and negotiate claims.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I have my own portfolio of voyages, which it is my responsibility to manage and monitor and have the same level of responsibility as other employees. On top of that I am taking on other projects to get exposure to other business areas.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I wish to return to BP and so the skills and experience I gain, will be of much use to my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Good mix of colleagues, from the very experienced always willing to help, to the fresher faces in a similar boat. Good grad scene so plenty to do after work

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Regular meetings, dinners etc, felt very involved

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Able to attend training sessions in other areas, subject to manager approval

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very much want to get on grad scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement Î÷¹ÏÊÓÆµs/colleagues?
  • Summer and year-long interns mixed a lot. Always getting lunch together and going for drinks after work

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Expensive, but thats what I expected and so does everyone

    1/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Easy to get around london on tubes, buses, so always something to do

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Got to make it happen yourself, so socialise as much or as little as you like!

    3/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2012


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