Procurement Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Although work on the internship started slowly, during the second half I was given some more important tasks to do and felt more involved with the company.

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

    • Many of my colleagues rated my work very highly and I received great praise for my efforts there.

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

    • My manager gave me guidelines for the work on my internship, however these were often changed by others and I was largely left to organize myself and find challenges that i felt that I could help with.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • levels of work fluctuated throughout the internship, with the early weeks being quite easy going and the latter weeks being more rushed.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given my own small project, which I was given full control of. However this was a small project which fitted into a much larger operation within BP.

    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 am studying a degree which is greatly dissimilar to to the work that I was doing within BP, however the skills which I have learnt will be very useful in future employment.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • While work was taken seriously, there was always a good atmosphere and colleges were always available for a chat about work, or any other topic.

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

    • The scheme was practically seamless, and it was clear that it had been run for many years prior to my year of participation.

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

    • There was a feeling that any resources that could help with your time at BP were available for use.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Although I got a job with the company, only around 6/10 were offered placements. This is much lower than other internships.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene created, however this was created by the interns rather that by the company..

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

    • Cost of living and socializing was very expensive, however the summer wages covered this.

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

    • Lived in Chelsea and had a number of amazing nights out with other interns

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

    • Many sports and social clubs were available for interns to join for the summer, similar to the clubs at universities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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