Retail Engineering Intern Review

by Shell

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Everyone was very welcoming, and I had strong guidance throughout. I was given my own project, and felt valued within my team. I have developed a wide set of skills from working at Shell.

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

    • My team were very supportive and offered excellent guidance both on my project at Shell, and on my personal development. Almost all people at Shell are willing to have a 30 minute catch-up with you and share information about what they do.

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

    • Lots of support throughout the internship.

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

    • This was slow at the beginning, but once I was settled in I had lots to do. I didn't have to wait to be given work because i had my own project.

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

    • The best thing about the internship was the independence that I was given. I felt valued, but also knew that I was able to reach out for support and guidance.

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

    • I think the main skills I developed were communicating in a corporate environment, so perhaps not in my degree studies but certainly beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was happy and supportive. Perhaps expect a lot of the team to be abroad, so not face-to-face meetings with people.

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

    • Everything was organised well, and I always had things to do.

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

    • Not only was I supported with my project, but also given support on my CV, interview skills and other personal development areas.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I enjoyed the working environment, the independence and trust I was given, as well as the opportunities to learn about a wide range of businesses within Shell.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • This was largely created independently, however the interns organised weekly lunches and after-work drinks. Great social atmosphere.

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

    • London prices. However, I was lucky to be able to live at home during the placement, so this saved some costs.

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

    • Very good.

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

    • Lots of extravagant events, and after work drinks.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Science

London

September 2018

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