Technical Support Review

by ExxonMobil

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I found the project i had been given fun and challenging, but still within my ability to complete. It was the right length and allowed me to leave the company feeling as though i had achieved something.

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

    • Extreemely. Everyone was very welcoming, offering help and support. this extended outside work as well, including joining sport clubs.

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

    • All members of staff made a huge effort, often going out of their way, to help me. My project also attracted a lot of attention from other technical specialists, all who were willing to help.

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

    • About right. Although i had a lot to do, I always felt comfident I could complete what was asked of me in the alloted time.

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

    • The equipment i was designing was very low risk, and all work i completed was checked on a regular basis. Although i was left to carry the project largely in the direction i wanted.

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

    • Some small skills were beneficial, mainly social developments and seeing how units ineract on a large scale rather than software skills etc.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Perfect balence of work and fun. Regular tea breaks and jokes, but serious wor when required.

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

    • I could not fault it. Everything was very well prepared, i felt wined and dined by the company.

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

    • I was sent on team building courses, went to arranged social events, was given a social and ball budget to spend.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I have been offered a job for the end of my degree.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good mix of people. Many joined sports clubs, and had a socail budget to spend as we saw fit.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Stayed in Uni accomodation so relatively cheap. Food and drink as expected.

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

    • Some pubs and clubs. Not great, except the frog and frigit!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Badmington, football, climbing all happened on a weekly basis after work, plus activities every weekend.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

Wales

September 2008

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