Geologist Review

by bp

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • An overall enjoyable experience

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

    • The reast of the team were a grat help both technically and helping me settle in

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

    • Very little - felt that this could have been improved on. Manager was away for at least half of the internship...

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Bored in the first few weeks, then a bit busy in the last few weeks. Would have been improved by better supervision.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Plenty of repsonsiblity but not too much pressure

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

    • Really useful skills such as presenting and working with others.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Sometimes a little stressed due to deadlines but lovely people

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

    • Most of it was reasonably well set up however some documentation was sent out a little late leaving little time for preparation

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

    • Good presentation training - though some seismic training would have been useful at the beginning

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would be good

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, people went out regularly and had a good work meal

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

    • London is too expensive - they need to subsidise housing or travel

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't go out much

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some but you had to find them

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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