Gas and Power Marketing Review

by ExxonMobil

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic, well thought out placement. A very positive and friendly environment to work in.

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

    • At no time during the placement did I feel like a 'placement student' - I was a member of the team like any other employee.

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

    • The level of supervision was excellent - helpful and supportive but not overbearing.

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

    • Generally the level of work was just right, and 'work-life balance' was considered very important.

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

    • A lot of responsibility, even early on. After two weeks I was meeting with industry representatives from outside the company to discuss the project!

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

    • I learned a lot that developed both my technical skills, and industry knowledge. The placement was excellent for personal development.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and welcoming. There was a good sporting/social scene outside of the office too!

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

    • Seamless.

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

    • Included in the placement was a residential team building course, industry knowledge sessions, presentation coaching etc...

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job as a result of the placement, which I will be accepting!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular social activities were organised by a 'summer students social committee'.

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

    • The local area was at London prices, so obviously quite expensive. However the placement salary more than covered it!

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

    • Leatherhead was very limited! However with London on the doorstep, the choice is endless!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of sporting and social clubs run through the company.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2008

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