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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I had a great time over the summer meeting lots of new employees and getting involved in the activities and events that the company put on.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everybody treats everybody with respect and it does not matter what level you are on, nobody talks down to you and will always check your getting on alright. You build really good relationships with people in such a small amount of time.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisor checked to make sure that I understood work and made sure that I was never bored. I was really impressed by the way that they got me involved in the team from day one and gave me real responsibility.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I never felt too stressed out by work but there was always plenty to get on with. You can imagine a company the size of BP there is always work to be done, you just have to ask.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given responsibilty for the way and direction my work went, along with layout and setting my own time deadlines.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This placement really broadened my knowledge of HR and competitive research, as all I had ever experienced before was engineering. I think it is good to be an all rounded person in many areas of life and Im sure these skills will help me to develop in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The offices are a great place to be there are regular events put on and talks that you can go to during lunchtimes and sometimes even through working hours.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I experienced no problems during the internship.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company spent a lot of money on me and were very flexible. I also think there a company whom really care and that comes across.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • I have started working for them this september. I got offered a place on their graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement Î÷¹ÏÊÓÆµs/colleagues?
  • There was always somebody going out and there was a range of socials from the cinema, to meals to nights out. It was great social scene and nobody can fault London.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I had enough money to cover my costs and have fun still, but it is London and London is expensive. Though I never struggled financially.

    1/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Its London there are bars and clubs for everyone. I love live music and I certianly went to some great bars to see some great bands.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are lots of opportunities from sports teams, to staff socials to language courses. Its you know has to decide whether you want to get involved or not.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

London

October 2012


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