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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Gave a lot of information about the company, different roles available and advice and tips on completing applications

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • They had clearly put effort into running the day and getting current employees to come along and talk about what they do, so seemed like they were keen

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Was very helpful to talk to HR about the application process Was able to practice interview questions in small groups Was able to talk to people currently on their graduate programme about how they are finding it

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Definitely helped to know the sort of things they are looking for when I apply to an internship Made me realise the wide range of jobs available at BP, which were different to those I would initially think of

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Generally well structured but small amounts of waiting around unsure what we were supposed to be doing next

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Good, all BP employees seemed more than happy to help and answer any questions, were made to feel welcome and shown where everything we would need is. Had some activities as well as just receiving information so the day was enjoyable

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • A lot - gave advice not only about BP but also about the oil and gas industry in general. Were happy to give interview and assessment centre advice

    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?
  • A lot through getting to talk to current employees and visit their site

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Learnt a lot about the companies values and how important safety is and how to link this to answers in interview/ application questions

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Found out about other jobs at BP as well as those linked directly to engineering, and ways that people change between roles and end up in roles different to their degree.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Lunch provided, travel expenses to the site provided, received free BP hoodie


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes - a lot of chance to talk with HR and other employees who came in over lunch to network with us

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Seemed good and was easy to talk to employees

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes - they mentioned clubs attended by employees etc

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes - very informative, found out a lot, chance to network with employees and look around the site

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

London

June 2015


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