Recruitment Assistant Review

by ExxonMobil

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at ExxonMobil; I learnt a great deal, gained a lot of experience and met some fantastic people.

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

    • My colleagues were fantastic, I really felt like one of the team. Everyone was fantastic and more than happy to talk to me and help me in my work.

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

    • The management gave me the support and guidance I needed to understand my projects and the Company, so that I could complete my work to high standard. They also gave me the opportunity to use my initiative and work on my own, creating a very good balance.

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

    • I always felt I had work to do, sometimes were busier than others, but overall the projects allocated to me were well suited to my placement.

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

    • My work was very well supervised but I was essentially given the responsibility for completing it. I analysed and presented the data myself, with only the necessary input.

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

    • The placement helped me develop my current skills base through application and use, while also signigificantly developing other skills that I am sure will prove useful in my final year and future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very friendly with a good working atmosphere.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • The Company invested in me by providing the placement and the opportunities to meet other placement employees and visit its sites. I could not have expected more.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • I would very much like to go back and work for the Company permanently but it depends on what Company recruitment opportunities arise.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene with Company organised events sparking friendships and non-Company events.

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

    • Leatherhead is not a cheap area to live in but the scheme pays well.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are some good pubs and bars to enjoy.

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

    • There were opportunities to organise socials and meet other placement students outside of work and there are many office sports teams.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

International

September 2008

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