西瓜视频

Geoscience Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Really interesting work and good fun, people were really friendly and lots of chances to socailise with the other interns.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone treated me like a valued member of the team. People asked my opinion and took my views into account.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My line manager supported me through my project but I was also given the freedom to work independantly and make my own descisions.

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

    • Generally I was busy enough to fill up my days. Having my own project meant that I was in charge of my time and how I managed it.

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

    • Responisbility of your own project. If you werent doing the work someone else would be so it was important.

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

    • Built upon skills learnt in my degree. Chances to take part in other activities such as competitions and presentations to improve other skills. Also recieved training days during the internship.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly and got on. People helped each other with work as well as holding social activities.

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

    • Very well set up. Good communication from HR throughout and easy to ask if there was a problem.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Training days given. Days offsite to see data. Reviews with line manager throughout to assess progress.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good chance of getting a job at the end of the internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was based in London so lots of places to go out and with 50+ other interns lots of people to go with. BP also organised some intern social events.

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

    • London so quite expensive but salary compensates for this.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Poor in the immediate area but good in London and nearby areas.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Easy to organise your own activities outside work as London has lots to do. BP also offer some activites e.g. I went dragonboating and to a BBQ.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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