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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The insight day was very helpful in my development. This is because we were provided with information about the current procedures for graduates and interns. I was able to gain a perspective on the scale of the investments made in research and development of new, pioneering technologies.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I believed I was a valued member by being able to speak freely, asking as many questions as I wanted. The refreshments given exceeded my expectations, which made me feel even more valued. There were no moments on the day where I felt pressurised or uncomfortable.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I received detailed information on what to expect when applying for an internship next summer. This will aid my application as I can further tailor my responses according to the advice given.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • On the day, the tour of the labs and HIVE allowed me to gain a perspective on the vast amount of research carried out. This assisted me in my degree as it showed me that there are both technical and research roles which I can pursue with my chosen degree- Petroleum Engineering.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • At the start of the day, a timetable was displayed which made me feel at ease as I knew the day was well structured and all activities were carried out roughly at the times displayed.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The discovery day was a great experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone hoping to one day gain a role in an company like BP.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I felt like the company invested lots of time in structuring the Discovery day. There were many activities,each helping to develop different skills such as communication and team working.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • One of the aspects which I really enjoyed was the talks by current graduates in the BP organisation. These individuals were specialised in a career path which was relevant to most of the attendees.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I was able to understand the importance of the companies core values and how seriously each employee took these.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • As a petroleum engineer I have always known I want a career path in an oil and gas company. This day was valuable as it helped distinguish between the different job roles available such as petroleum and reservoir engineers.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • All my travel costs will be reimbursed which is really helpful as a Î÷¹ÏÊÓÆµ.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • By listening to a graduate reservoir engineer I was able to understand what exactly their typical job roles involve, which for me was very important.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • During lunch time the current graduates were present allowing us more time to network with them in a more informal setting.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • I found out that BP employees have multiple sporting activities which anyone can join and participate within.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes! The day was great fun and helped with my development.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Engineering

London

June 2015


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