Geoscientist Review

by bp

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • A personalised real task that was both challenging and interesting.

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

    • From day one I was welcomed into the company.

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

    • There were several people always willing to help me out all the time.

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

    • Most of the time I was busy. Very rarely did I have to stay late or come in early.

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

    • I had the freedom to choose how I did the project. There were multiple tasks that I dipped in and out of as I wanted. provided they all were finished by the end.

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

    • Showed me the relevence of what I had learnt at university and exposed me to corporate life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a gentle buzz around the office

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

    • Everything worked from before day 1. I was contacted before starting and infomed about the layout of the project.

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

    • 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

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They will offer jobs to those who the think is worth it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out a few times together but it depends on the location

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

    • London, although the pay packet made up for it

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

    • But I stayed in central London so....

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • So much going on

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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