西瓜视频

Geoscience Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very valuable in helping to learn about the industry and expand on my skill set - I learnt a few new programs in the space of a few weeks.

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

    • I was welcomed in a professional manner and included in all team activities, even when I could offer little input.

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

    • My supervisors were always available to help me and so easy to approach for advice and guidance

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

    • A mix of both very busy and not so busy periods due to availability of licenses for certain programs which slowed the entire process down

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the flexibility to design and run my own thesis project to my strengths in line with the company needs.

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

    • The work was very practical, putting theory learnt at university to use in a way you cant do in a classroom.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere in the office. It was the perfect balance of informal, making it easy to ask for help, and formal, helping to keep everybody focused on the tasks at hand

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

    • Due to having a unique start date, the beginning was a bit unorganised however throughout the internship everything was seamless.

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

    • A lot of time and effort was invested in me by my own team and also externals such as management to ensure myself and other interns were getting the best possible learning experience.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a job with them and accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Events were organised for all of the interns, and the interns themselves then organised independently.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Aberdeen is cheap compared to the London prices I am used to

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Excellent bars and clubs all within walking distance of each other are key to a good night out!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Could have been more team activities outside of work

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Science

Scotland

October 2013

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