Intern Geoscientist Review

by bp

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Was a tough workload and you are left to work independently from the get-go. However, has taught myself sel-discipline and invaluable exposure to the industry

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

    • I found that my team leader, although not responsible for my technical work was not supportive and often asked my supervisor rather than myself what my project was 'useful for'

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Project was not prepared when I arrived and it took a while to kick-off. Once the internship was up and running however I gained invaluable help from a few individuals

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

    • Very busy, learning software and sourcing the data took a long amount of time and then trying to fit in all the analysis was a stretch for time

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

    • Work I did was not critical to the current projects within the team

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Invaluable, exposure to the software and the work place practice will be applicable in all aspects of work and personal life

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Stressful at times but overall very helpful and friendly atmosphere. Almost everyone was willing to help in one way or another

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

    • No objectives or data were there when I arrived. Had to conjour project myself - this did add to the challenge but then the achievement when it was completed

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Had a lot of exposure to software programmes and although not put on training courses I did spend large amounts of time with staff members being shown to to best use the programmes.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Had an offer of employment before the project placement

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very active social life, was personally organised by the interns rather than company-instigated.

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

    • Expensive location but with cheap enough bars once people got to know the area

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

    • Brilliant selection of entertainment

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

    • Sport is the biggest interest, running clubs and most sports that can be though of.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2011

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