IPS Inspection Engineer Review

by ExxonMobil

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The work wasn't technical enough for me as a mechanical engineer. There are interesting technological developments going on in the industry but gaining exposure to them while you are on placement is tough. You create your own projects out of the work you do and that is the most enjoyable aspect because it gives you the creativity and freedom to explore different ideas.

    2/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The department was very welcoming and you definitely develop working relationships and friendships at work. Once you prove that you have something to bring to the table, your skills are relied upon to support the entire department.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The supervisor system is only flawed by the mismatch of supervisors to students who are on placement. If you are fortunate, you will end up with a great supervisor as I did. Really encouraging and engaging, they will push you to develop.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Fairly busy. There's always something you can find to do that will be useful.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Ownership of projects comes with the responsibility and this is where you will develop most. There won't be someone looking over your shoulder for the projects you run and you will learn about what it is you are doing.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Soft skills were developed significantly more than technical skills while I was on placement. These are useful regardless of where you end up working and will set you apart as a graduate later on.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Generally positive and friendly. There's always someone to talk to or to get help from apart from the very busy times of the year.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Reasonably well organised. More guidance and official communications would have been useful.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene was very strong. A placement committee (chairman and treasurer) is formed who organise events throughout the year. Then most Friday nights are spent out.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Relatively inexpensive. Offset by a good salary.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very strong. Southampton nightlife is great.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The Day of Caring is a charitable day where workers go out to help with various charitable projects in work time to support the local community. This was one of the best experiences.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

September 2015

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