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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The whole insight was very well structured and planned, and I was given a great opportunity to be guided around the company building, and to talk to a range of employees there, which helped a lot with my understanding of typical roles within BP, and also the oil&gas industry.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • The insight day was mainly delivered by BP's employees, and so I did not have much chance to raise my own opinions.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The application process to BP was explained carefully, and also advice on interviews were given, and so the guidance/support I received were at a high level.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have gained much more information of the typical roles and work involved in the job, and also the opportunities involved in the future. I also got the chance to demonstrate my interview skills, and got advice on them.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The whole insight day was very well structured, and the schedule was given in the beginning of the event, and the day followed the structure planned very well.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Everyone was very kind and very willing to talk and share their ideas during the day.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • General information on the application process and interviews was given to all the audience, but there was not much personal training involved.

    2/5

  • 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?
  • Through the chats I had with different employees throughout the day, I have gained more insights into the work environment and roles in BP.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I became to understand more about BP's culture through talking with the employees, and knowing the values of BP, but the culture itself was not specifically explained to us.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The insight day has given me more information on typical roles and work within the company, and so has helped to decide on my future career path.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Travel expenses are going to be reimbursed after I submit my expenses claim form.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • I had a great time during the networking lunch with the employees at BP, where everyone was free to stand and walk around while having the lunch, and so a great chance to meet different people.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The networking/social event opportunities, especially during the networking lunch were very valuable.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Several activities available outside work were mentioned by the recent graduate employees.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would definitely recommend this insight day opportunity to any of my friends in the future, as it has been a very valuable and meaningful day for me, from where I have learned a lot.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Chemical Engineering

London

April 2015


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