Internship Review at BP

The Role

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Really enjoyed my time. Everyone in the team was great

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very much so. Got a lot of thanks for completing difficult tasks

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Was never afraid to ask a question

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Sometimes I had loads to do, sometimes nothing!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Was given a lot of responisbility in terms of updating important databases

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I learnt a great deal of IT skills which I never learnt at school. I think this will be hugely beneficial in the workplace. Also became more confident from having to meet a whole new group of people

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Hard work. Very quiet. Generally people ate at their desks

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very well organised

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Spent time teaching me new skills

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Offered me more work

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Went out for drinks etc

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

expensive- London

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

ExpensivE!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

yes team events etc

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?

Do everything they ask. Never refuse if you think you cant do something- looks impressive if you spend ages working out how to do it

Review 110/114 for BP

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