西瓜视频

Geoscience Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Really great environment with interesting work.

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

    • Totally accepted as part of the team

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

    • Very easy to approach any person in the team

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

    • Some days were busy others were not so much. I t was a good balance.

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

    • I had my own project, which had real impacts on the company, but I was supervised well.

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

    • Extremely valueable. Presentation, communication, technical and social.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • hard working but social, never tense.

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

    • Pretty good, a few teething problems at the start but no more than is expected.

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

    • A lot more than just turning you into a money machine for them, they worked on presentation skills, social skills and maintaining a stress free environment. Bi-Weekley massages at your desk...

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

    • Fingers crossed! Doing this internship greatly helps my chances of a job!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah it was great, took a while for some to come out their shells but we are all very close now.

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

    • Compared to home very expensive. (I'm from the North East)

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

    • Meh, not bad but far from great.

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

    • Wakeboarding, rugby, bowling, schools link theres a lot to do!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Education/Teaching, Science

London

September 2013

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