Internship Review at BP

The Role

Role Description

Jobs vary greatly depending on which department you are placed in. I was responsible for looking at supplier quality.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Although work on the internship started slowly, during the second half I was given some more important tasks to do and felt more involved with the company.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Many of my colleagues rated my work very highly and I received great praise for my efforts there.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

My manager gave me guidelines for the work on my internship, however these were often changed by others and I was largely left to organize myself and find challenges that i felt that I could help with.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

levels of work fluctuated throughout the internship, with the early weeks being quite easy going and the latter weeks being more rushed.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given my own small project, which I was given full control of. However this was a small project which fitted into a much larger operation within BP.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

I am studying a degree which is greatly dissimilar to to the work that I was doing within BP, however the skills which I have learnt will be very useful in future employment.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

While work was taken seriously, there was always a good atmosphere and colleges were always available for a chat about work, or any other topic.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The scheme was practically seamless, and it was clear that it had been run for many years prior to my year of participation.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was a feeling that any resources that could help with your time at BP were available for use.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Although I got a job with the company, only around 6/10 were offered placements. This is much lower than other internships.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There was a good social scene created, however this was created by the interns rather that by the company..

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Cost of living and socializing was very expensive, however the summer wages covered this.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lived in Chelsea and had a number of amazing nights out with other interns

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Many sports and social clubs were available for interns to join for the summer, similar to the clubs at universities.

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?

The company provides a great environment to receive an introduction to corporate working life, however you are expected to reach deadlines and act and and other employee during your time there.

Review 111/114 for BP

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