Internship Review at BP

The Role

Role Description

Writing market sector strategy for a project in Oman for rigs and stimulation.
Numerous tasks including producing a MArket Intelligence Report, writing Contracts, seeting up Requests for Proposlas from Contractors and Managing Suppliers.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Loved it, got given real work to do, not just photocopying or filing.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Colleagues asked for my advice on their own work.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Guided whenever needed, but also given the freedom to learn.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always, but rarely too busy.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was shown where my work was applied and how it was useful for the team

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 AM PLANNING TO ENROL IN A MASTERS COURSE WHICH IS CLOSELY RELATED TO WHAT I DID ON MY INTERNSHIP.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good amount of fun, but hard working.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good contact throughout to make sure everythign was going ok.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A lot of investment both in terms of time and equipment.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

after master degree being given a conditional offer

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

every thursdays and friday lots of social events organised to meet people and network.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very expensive for drinks a rave tickets, but enjoyable

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very expensive, but enjoyable.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

BP has a lot of clubs etc to get involved in at discounted rates too.

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?

Loved every second it, will go back once finish studying

Review 112/114 for BP

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