Reservoir Engineering Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a really good experience - I was given an interesting project that I was able to take in whatever direction I chose, and I felt like the work I was doing was genuinely useful to the company.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My line manager and mentor were brilliant and helped me a lot. The rest of the team were friendly enough and helped me whenever I asked for it.

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

    • I had a designated line manager who was really good at explaining my work to me and helping me to understand results and improve my project.

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

    • Slightly bored for the first couple of weeks, as it takes a while to build up some knowledge before you can get properly stuck in to your work. However after that I felt like the balance was pretty good.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility with my project and was trusted to investigate what I felt was necessary - but my levels of responsibilty outside my project was low. But I think that's fair - as an intern with no previous experience in the industry, there is a limit to how much responsibilty I was capable of having.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • A lot of computer based skills that will be invaluable. Also communication, and experience at really driving my own project and taking it where I want it to go will definitely help with my 4th year project.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, people willing to have a chat every now and again. Often have cake sessions.

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

    • pretty good. would probably like more guidance on what's expected at reviews / assessments.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Presentation skills course was provided.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Get through to assessment centre - so will have to see.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good - all living in student halls together, so as interns we had activities planned most weekends e.g. beach trips, highland games, bowling, mini golf, LOTS of cinema trips (there's very cheap student tickets!)

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

    • Drinks can be expensive in Aberdeen, as are activities such as bowling and mini golf. but on the whole not too bad, better than london.

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

    • slightly limited, but still good fun if you're with the right people!

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

    • There are plenty of oppounities in Aberdeen, but you have to go looking for them. e.g dance classes, ice skating courses, sports centre

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2011

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