Internship Review at BP

The Role

Role Description

Involved in planning the cementing of 3 future wells.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Met lots of interesting new people and really got stuck into the job.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given a really challenging project and allowed to take full control of it.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given a mentor and line manager who both took interest in how I was/what I was doing.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was always work to do and you could take your project as deep and as far as you wanted.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Total, my project is going to be used in BP's new wells

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I understand the oil and gas industry a huge amount more now, and the people skills are incresibly useful.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Everyone was willing to chat and help.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was clear what I was expected to do and there was lots of opportunities to get involved outside of work.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I've developed a lot on this internship.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very good!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We all lived together in university accomodation.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Good, however expensive in areas.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of places to go out, Tiger Tiger on saturdays a favourite.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I did canoeing for BP in the Corporate Decathlon!

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?

A very well rounded placement, you won't be bored!

Review 103/114 for BP

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