Geoscience Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • BP were very proactive, making sure we had plenty of opportunities to meet management, understand various job roles including lunch and learn talks, social events and drinks.

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

    • I have been welcomed into my team and valued as a colleague, being included in team meetings and lunches and even cake baking!

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

    • My project gave me alot of data I had not used before and my supervisor and team were invaluable in making sure I could manage and understand this effectively

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

    • Geoscience Interns were very busy with on average 1 major project that needed to be completed in the 11 weeks, because the project was big I had to make a number of decisions about what to include in my project that would add value.

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

    • I was incharge of my own project so had to manage my time and priorities accordingly

    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 learn't alot about the roles of other employees and how they all contribute to the reservoir model, this expanded and developed my understanding of the oil industry beyond what I was taught in Uni and gave me an advantage in understanding my further studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Times of quiet working with breaks for coffee and chats. Everyone was very friendly and sociable

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

    • Very well managed and organised with lots of interaction and events organised by management and interns themselves

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

    • I was given training on the computer packages that i hadn't used before, and on presentation skills, as well as learning to manage and use a variety of data sources

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is a fantastic company and I would feel proud to work for them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We did lots of activities including hill walking, bowling, cycling, rock climbing, sailing, rowing and of course socialising

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

    • very cost effective and salaries were very good

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of bars, pubs and clubs to choose from and active bus routes and easy walks home

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

    • BP organise all kinds of activities from sports days to charity events which anyone can get involved in

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Science

Scotland

August 2012

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