Internship Review at Shell

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The overall experience was very rewarding!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Most of the lads in research team are middle-aged men and they treat me like their own kid :)

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Both my supervisor and mentor were very helpful in the sense that they provided me with sufficient access to relevant materials and filling in gaps on background knowledge.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was assigned an individual project which enabled me to work at my own pace. However, there were deadlines and regular progress check sessions with my supervisor which kept me busy and on track.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The work really tested my ability to stand on my own two feet and come up with solutions with the help from both supervisors and mentor.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I did a research project, enjoyed it very much as it's related very much to the course I'm studying but I've decided not to do RnD in the future.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Normally there'll be empty seats here and there as many were on summer holiday / business trip.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Clear objective was given on my first day in the office and progress checks were made regularly.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I had to undergo a few trainings on HSSE and work ethics.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I passed assessed internship and now waiting for a job offer :)

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It's a fairly cheap area.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Not too great.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The internal Energie club organised events and activities outside of work for newbies. I've been to some of them and have enjoyed them so much.

Review 21/23 for Shell

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