Geoscience Summer Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • I got to work on an interesting project that had real applications.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly

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

    • I was in constant contact with managemment and had as much help as I wanted.

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

    • At the start of the project things could be a little slow but most of the time it was fine.

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

    • It was nice to be working on a project that had real use and value to the company.

    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 learnt how to do Visual Basic programming.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good banter

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

    • Well organised.

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

    • A course on presentation skills was useful

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I would like to get a job with them.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Sometimes good

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive accommodation.

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

    • No real nightlife within walking distance. Nightlife a bus or train ride away.

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played football and there were quite a few sport options at the club.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

August 2009

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