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BP STEM Conference Review

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.9
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Tutors always added humour to the simulations

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Treated as adults and gave presentations at the end of the conference so it felt as if our contribution was valued

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Graduates assigned to each team to help us through the simulation and the tutors were always on hand to give support.

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

    • Very helpful to see how a real oil and gas company works and valuable teamwork and presentation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured although days were long and tiring.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Simulation was interesting though the teams were a bit large meaning some boring points at times.

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

    • Tutors gave training into how to do finances and the bidding process to obtain licences for an oil/gas field.

    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?

    • Not really the purpose of the conference although graduates gave an insight into what a full time role would be like

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Same as above

    2/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Helped give an insight into the workings of a real oil and gas company

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Accomodation provided in a hotel and travel expenses were paid for.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Graduates available at end to talk to.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Good dinners at end of both days and oppurtunities to talk to BP employees/tutors.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Graduates gave presentations about their out of work oppurtunities.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, as it gave a realistic insight into the workings of a real oil and gas company and gave extra information such as how to calculate finances and presentation skills.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking, Business Management, Chemical Engineering

October 2013

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