Internship Review at ExxonMobil

The Role

Role Description

Assisted with two large offshore projects by interacting with engineers, contractors & vendors.
Assisted in document control duties for a short period.
Lead a cross-functional team of 4 to perform a criticality assessment for new system

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was a lot of work, but learned a lot so it was great.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I felt that in one project, I wasn't given important tasks, while in the other project I felt that they trusted me enough to help with some more relevant work.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

You're expected to do your own tasks so you're independent for the most part. If you need help, you try to schedule a meeting with an engineer or supervisor to get a few tips, but they don't babysit you.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Up and down, but you usually have just enough on your plate. Sometimes you're a bit too busy though...

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I felt that in one project, I wasn't given important tasks, while in the other project I felt that they trusted me enough to help with some more relevant work.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was my first workterm dealing with projects, so it was definitely a great experience. Improved my communication skills, and learned a lot about the oil & gas industry from an operator's point of view.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was always busy, but people a good sense of humor which made the days pass by a bit easier.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very well structured program with the company.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

They trained me for going offshore, gave lots of safety and environmental training, got safety clothes (boots, coveralls, etc...) and even paid for a three-day trip across Canada to witness a vendor visit. They also tried hard to get me to visit offshore, but wasn't able to due to other reasons.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It's a possibility. They hire many more co-ops than full-time engineers a year, so there's lots of competition.

Other Information

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Everybody was busy with their work, went out for group lunches once or twice but that was about it.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Small city, so it's relatively cheap.

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

A curling game once a week was a notable item, and a few things they did for fundraising.

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?

Great job in a great industry, learned a lot!

Review 19/20 for ExxonMobil

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