Drilling Engineer Review

by bp

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Met lots of interesting new people and really got stuck into the job.

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

    • I was given a really challenging project and allowed to take full control of it.

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

    • I was given a mentor and line manager who both took interest in how I was/what I was doing.

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

    • There was always work to do and you could take your project as deep and as far as you wanted.

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

    • Total, my project is going to be used in BP's new wells

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

    • I understand the oil and gas industry a huge amount more now, and the people skills are incresibly useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was willing to chat and help.

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

    • It was clear what I was expected to do and there was lots of opportunities to get involved outside of work.

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

    • I've developed a lot on this internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very good!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all lived together in university accomodation.

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

    • Good, however expensive in areas.

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

    • Lots of places to go out, Tiger Tiger on saturdays a favourite.

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

    • I did canoeing for BP in the Corporate Decathlon!

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2011

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