Placement Year Review at BP

The Role

Role Description

Carrying out auditing within the firm and assigned auditing projects which involved stream lining various departments within the organistaion.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I really enjoyed working at BP, making lots of friends along the way and learning from professionals in their line of service. I was given so much to do and was never bored, I found the whole experience very stimulating.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was seen as an equal member of the team, they explained everything to me along the way. I never once felt that I was an intern and I even used to give advice to some of the full time members of staff working there.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Every step was explained to me along the way, a real experience of what the job involves. If I ever needed to approach someone, my manager or my personal ‘buddy’ were always there to talk to, although this rarely happened as I they always approached me first.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

This varied, depending on the stage of the audit and whether the client had provided all the relevant information. I had to stream line two departments of the firm which was a very intense time and took up a lot of my working time.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given independent tasks to work on and had very little interference from management. I really appreciated this level of independence that I was given.

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 will use the skills I learnt in a professional services environment and value them in future jobs/ at BP. Skills that I feel that I have gained include speaking and listening skills, numeracy skills as well as tem work skill.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Fun, lively environment, everyone friendly and willing to help you and there was never a dull moment in the office. The office was in a prime location and the views of canary wharf were amazing which always lifted ever ones moods.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was based at 4 different departments, all with varied work. When I wasn’t auditing a specific department, I would then carry on with my other project of streamlining two internal departments which meant that I was always busy and had work to do.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I learnt valuable team working, leadership and improved my confidence through the internship. I also feel that BP invested a lot of time and money into me.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

ACA qualification would be a great and fun way to start a career in BP with people your own age. Because I completed the internship I was told that I can skip some of the recruitment process when I apply for a graduate role.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt that it was really sociable, organised lots of events, met up for drinks after work most days. I got to know a few of the employees really well and still keep in touch with them today.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I lived at home during my placement just outside of london. Socialising was expensive, but as expected in Canary wharf everything was going to be expensive. (Although there were a few good quality and decently priced bars near the office.)

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Amazing nightlife, caters for everones needs and the commute from Canary Wharf to central London really wasnt too long. The nightlife in London is next to none!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A group of interns organised lots of socials, also BP organised a few events for all of us which meant that I got to meet a few of the other interns.

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?

A great experience and insight into a professional services firm, with lots of fun along the way. I wasn’t considering a career with a firm like BP although this experience has changed my mind and I will now certainly be wanting graduate job there.

Review 114/114 for BP

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