Chemical Engineer Review

by bp

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very good work experience, gave me a good insight into how the company works. Very good projects.

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

    • The office was a very friendly environment and I felt at home straight away

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

    • My line manager did help but he was busy quite often. I made friends with other colleagues and they were keen to help so I was never stuck on my own.

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

    • It varied for me as I had a practical project in which people wanted to get fixed so when working on that project I was very very busy. Time flew by.

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

    • For the project I was given I tended to be very independent in solving them myself. Especially my first 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?

    • My first project gave me skills in approaching and tackling real life plant operation situations. My second project gave me a good insight into research work

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It varied alot due to the holiday season. Some weeks alot people may be away and the office was quiet; others is was full and fun

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

    • The internship is organised very well. No negative comments about how much organisation goes into the internships

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

    • Alot of resources went into training us for future employment

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I would love for BP to offer me a graduate program

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Alot of the interns organised socials between eachother and there was a site BBQ and graduates also organised socials

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

    • Hull is a cheap area to live in

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

    • Hull night life is average

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

    • There is alot to do in the area if you look in the right places

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2011

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