Geoscience Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Loved the placement - dying to get a job at BP now!

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and the work was valuable.

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

    • Mentoring system was incredibly useful and management feedback system well structured.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Brief was well specified and project took up the full length of my time here.

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

    • Project was real work with real applications, and the results will be used in the future.

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

    • Decided that this is the career for me!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, but everyone was hard working so the atmosphere was relatively quiet.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well established and structured internship and graduate scheme. Felt well looked after.

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

    • A lot of training time invested both within the team and within the company.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Would love a job with BP - assessment centre is next week so fingers crossed!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socialising most weekends, eating lunch together etc. Have made some great frineds.

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

    • West London generally expensive but BP subsidised London living costs to an extent.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great nightlife but very expensive. Lied in Imperial accommodation in S Ken so area was very safe (even during riots!) but you have to choose clubs etc well to get good drinks deals.

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

    • Plenty of sports and social activites both with other interns and company organised.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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