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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • It was fun although because I don't study a totally relevant degree (physics) I sometimes didn't understand what was being discussed which wasn't great.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone was very friendly and made me feel comfortable.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There was lots of opportunity to ask questions however with it being an insight day this question isn't particularly relevant.

    3/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Lots of information into what it would be like to work for BP which really helped me when deciding whether to apply for the internship.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured- we were only there for one day so it had to be!

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Good, I met a lot of other Î÷¹ÏÊÓÆµs who all got along well.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • This question isn't relevant as there was no training involved in the day it was simply an insight. However we did learn a lot about the structure of the company and also a little about what they do.

    3/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • We met recent graduates who are currently on the graduate program and also people who have had very long careers with BP. We learned a lot about the structure of the graduate program and it sounds excellent.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Because we met so many different people we learned a lot about company culture from the point of view of a recent graduate and someone who has worked there a long time. We also visited offices and saw how they work.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very helpful, I decided to apply for the internship this summer.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I will be reimbursed for my flights from Manchester to Aberdeen and you can also be reimbursed if you need to stay in a hotel.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes we had lunch with employees.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Good, we only had one day but there was a buffet lunch provided and lots of people came to meet us to talk about what it is like on the graduate program.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes this was included in the presentation from people on the graduate program, we heard what it is like to live in Aberdeen.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes because if you are unsure about what you want to do its great to get an insight into what it is like to work for BP.

    4/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

October 2013


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