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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Intern was really friendly, and provided a great overview of how the firm operates.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt valued as I did work BP even in my one day of experience, however it was difficult to get a proper feel for this after just one day.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • There was always someone there if I needed help!

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • It was not too strenuous, but I was never just sat there doing nothing.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I would have liked more, but then I was only there for one day...

    2/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The skills I developed helped me to appreciate the sheer breadth of operations that a large multinational firm can be engaged in, and this has helped me in my course.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was well organised, but relied heavily on the enthusiasm of the intern you were following.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There wasn't much of this, but then it was only for one day.

    3/5

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

    2/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing, BP seems really friendly, pays well, and is in an essential industry.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement Î÷¹ÏÊÓÆµs/colleagues?
  • I think there was, but the number of young graduates was quite small and I didn't get to experience it properly.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I am unsure exactly how expensive it would be, but I would have thought quite expensive.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Unsure as I was only there for a day!

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, the same as for any other large firm though, nothing amazing but equally it wasn't lacking in things to do.

    3/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

October 2012


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