Insight Participants Review

Very friendly staff and graduates and met a lot of peers who has similar interests. The programme at the end offered an insight into HR, Supply and Trading, and Business roles within the company and played a game in Investment at the end which allowed us to gain a practical insight into the energy industry in the future.

The programme was well arranged covering a wide variety of aspects within the company. We also had the opportunity to cover various departments as well as business such as HR and Recruitment, meeting a Director. Furthermore, the interaction which was involved made us feel valued by the company as they placed a true interest in the students.

We received lots of guidance regarding applications specific to BP, however sometimes the programme leaders spoke in general terms which weren't direct to their company. This meant that we didn't receive a specific insight at times into what BP wanted to look for in employees specifically in order to gain an advantage over other potential applicants who had not attended the insight day.

We received lots of information regarding the future of the energy industry with the decrease in oil supply and what BP are doing to provide new forms of renewable energy. Also, with the increase in technology, we were introduced to new technology in the work place which provided us an idea of the future of a corporate workplace in order to make them productive.

Extremely well, throughout the whole day we received a new activity or talk to do with intervals in between. Everything we did was completely new and in different sectors which meant we received a wide range of knowledge dispersed around the company. All the activities ranged from talks to games and competitions.

The company were very well at integrating all the employees and students together at all time. Furthermore, the students who attended placed a strong interest in the energy industry which actually made the programme even more beneficial. I was able to gain knowledge not just from employees but also from my peers.

As the company had applicants in the few 100's and only around 20 students were accepted. We were privileged to attend and by giving us a wide variety of knowledge in just a day, I feel we were given a specific and detailed insight into the valued of BP and how to succeed in application processes.

We received talks from graduates during the afternoon as well as during our lunch break. Graduates came to sit down with us at lunch an were very welcoming and spoke honestly about the values of BP and how they are treated, as well as speaking out about the lack of hierarchal structure at the company which was even more appealing.

BP are very proud of their values. Throughout the whole programme it was evident that all employees were happy and proud to be a part of the company. Furthermore, the culture showed that with hard work there was a lot of potential to grow your career at the company which was inviting.

BP's culture has been extremely appealing, the ability to grow at the company and the vast amount of sectors they cover means that you are able to move jobs within the company flexibly. This has helped me direct me partially to the sort of company I would like to apply for in the future.

BP offer up to £150 reimbursement including overnight stay if a train or travel is above 3 hours. They cover trains, car, coach and hotel stay which follow a very simple form to fill in to receive full reimbursement. BP reimburse once attending the insight day so after the programme attendance you will get the money back.

You meet a wide variety of employees. The day started off with meeting a director of recruitment who conducted a presentation and questions towards the students which was very insightful. In the afternoon we then met graduates who had recently been in our positions throughout the rest of the day.

There were lots of intervals for us to talk to employees, graduates and the other students. After the programme had finished, we were also recommended to connect with the programme directors on LinkedIn which was encouraging as it proved a genuine interest to keep in contact with the attendants to the programme.

Yes but upon asking about it at the start of the day. The opportunities were unbelievable, the graduate employees are able to go on a graduate ski trip to bring them closer once starting their role. As well as this, the company have societies such as a running club which is enthusiastic.

Completely, attending the day has brought out the opportunities BP has to offer and gave a very knowledgable experience to a big business. It has also given insight into how the future of the workplace may change due to technology and how the company is changing with movements towards renewable energy which was extremely interesting.