Internship Review at ExxonMobil

The Role

Role Description

Writing brittle fracture reports for vessels and heat exchangers. (mechanical engineering).
Developing excel spreadsheets about section properties, machine foundations, welded plate patch repairs (civil engineering).

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very interesting assignments. Results that will be used in the company.
Great social life after work, stimulated by the company.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Always people around to ask questions and help if necessary. The colleagues are always eager to help.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Perfect support and guidance.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The supervisor will try to keep you busy but in the end you decide your own work.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

I've learned a great deal about general structure in a international company.
The team/social skills that where stimulated will surely help me in the future.
A knowledge expansion is always good.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Always time for a chat, laugh or work.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

No comments about the organization. From start to end very good organized.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

They invested in our knowledge, team and social skills. Simulated sports and independent working abilities.

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
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Unclear at the moment. But I rate the chances of each student rather great.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Perfect

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Fear. But the highest but not the cheapest, in terms of living.
We got our own social budget from the company to stimulate social activities which also kept costs low.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Lots of places to go out in Southampton and lots of different possibilities.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A dozen different sport activities, a gym, people came together to do all kinds of things.

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?

I had the chance to do it again, I would not doubt.

Review 17/20 for ExxonMobil

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