Internship Review at BP

The Role

Role Description

My project aim was to quantify 3D and 4D seismic data with respect to water saturation

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A personalised real task that was both challenging and interesting.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

From day one I was welcomed into the company.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There were several people always willing to help me out all the time.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Most of the time I was busy. Very rarely did I have to stay late or come in early.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had the freedom to choose how I did the project. There were multiple tasks that I dipped in and out of as I wanted. provided they all were finished by the end.

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

Showed me the relevence of what I had learnt at university and exposed me to corporate life.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was a gentle buzz around the office

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everything worked from before day 1. I was contacted before starting and infomed about the layout of the project.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

They will offer jobs to those who the think is worth it.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We went out a few times together but it depends on the location

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

London, although the pay packet made up for it

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

But I stayed in central London so....

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

So much going on

Review 104/114 for BP

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