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Rating

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

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • It was a really valuable opportunity to learn about the firm, it's really important knowing that BP is spread out over a large global arena and has important contacts and assets worldwide making it the largest provider of heat and light to the world!

    4/5

  • 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

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • It was incredibly helpful! They all made an effort to make us feel incredibly comfortable throughout the day, introduce us to other grad schemers, hear about their experiences, and also receive some advice and tips on applications and also about the key aspects of their role at the firm.

    4/5

  • 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

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • It was quite well structured. It was incredibly helpful to have a trading game to understand what goes on in IST in a simplified way. It was also a great bonding opportunity to get to know the other grad schemers, and apply our existing knowledge behind it.

    3/5

  • 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?
  • They really went out of their way to inform us about the application process and what they were looking for in potential candidates. At the same time they really helped give us tips and hints on how to perform well in the recruitment process.

    4/5

  • 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?
  • I spent the best part of an hour talking to a grad schemer, who really explained the role, her experience, the best and worst parts of the role. It was a real eye opener and she really did sell the firm to me

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • It was extremely helpful! Seeing all these people from around the firm at the end, all there to talk to you and engage with you was proof enough that it's an extremely welcoming and friend,y place to work. The hierarchy is flat in the firm, you spend time talking to anyone, and it's usually the seniors that will reach out to you and ask you how you're doing.

    3/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It was really helpful in understanding the industry, and what roles are available in the firm. It's a firm I'd definitely like to apply to purely because of it's amazing culture, and the great time I've had.

    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?
  • There were talks from both graduates and higher up specialists and managers which were extremely insightful!

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Really great, everyone was willing to answer questions and there were plenty of people to talk to.

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Many of the sites that BP has, have gyms or outdoor activities that you can get involved in. Also, it is possible to get involved in campus teams as an employee which I thought would be brilliant.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • The experience is fantastic and will definitely sway you if you're unsure as to whether to apply or not.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

London

July 2015


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