Placement Review at ExxonMobil

The Role

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have thoroughly enjoyed my work placement. I have been faced with some real challenges and have enjoyed working along side the team to achieve high standard results.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I settled in fairly quickly due to the supportive nature of all my colleagues who were very welcoming and friendly.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

If I need guidance on anything there is always someone there to help and support you.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

At the start of my placement my workload was manageable. However as I have progressed in my placement I have proven that I am capable of handling much more and so I have taken on a few individual projects. There is never a chance to be bored here. Something new happens everyday.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The amount of responsibility included in my role was much more than what I was expecting. It gives you the chance to prove yourself, that you can handle the work load.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My placement has helped develop my skills in a major way. Presentation skills for example have increased significantly along with my confidence. Due to this I am open to new challenges and not hesitant when completing tasks or working with others. I face challenges head on and will always complete tasks to the best of my ability.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The atmosphere in the office was just right. The team are very hard working but at the same time are very friendly and enjoyed a good laugh!

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The company are very well organised with the overall placement set up. Duties and other specific factors were all outlined very clearly at the start of the placement and are reinforced throughout your time here.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The company spend a great deal of time and effort on each individual. You will get the chance to develop skills such as presenting skills, Interview skills and get the chance to complete a mock assessment for future jobs. This was very helpful and I learnt a lot about my self and what I needed to personally develop to help stand out from the crowd.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Future prospects are quite good as the company have a very good graduate scheme.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The companies social events are really good fun. It gives you the chance to get to know the people you work with a lot better outside of work. Also socialising with the other placement students has been good, as you make friends who you can stay in touch with after placement.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

The cost of living in the South of London is quite expensive, however your wage will be more than enough to cover this.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

The nightlife here is satisfactory. There are alot of bars but not so many clubs. The nearest club is about 25 minutes away. But there is plenty of transport around.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There are activities such as the ExxonMobil football team & hockey team. There is also a free gym on site and many more other activies available.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

This work placement has given me an insight into how a business is operated. You will get the chance to do some things and go places that you never thought you would do. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here.

Review 20/20 for ExxonMobil

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