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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed it thus far, it has been interesting and exciting.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Fitting in has been relatively easy.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • all i need to do is ask for help, all members of staff are eager to help/listen.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I have been kept busy the whole time, this has been done by allocating me numerous tasks to work on.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • i am left to work on my own, but obviously my work is monitored. the work i am doing is relevant and this helps with the interest and level of work.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • it has been an excellent insight into the industry and im sure will help in my last year of studies

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • it is a friendly and warm atmosphere, it has never been a thought stepping into the office.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • my work outline was clear, a few additions have caused to reschedule tasks but overall really well organised.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • i feel that BP have went beyond what is required in terms of training for me, giving me training that will be useful in my future career.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • i would like to work for BP, however i have not yet compared them with other companies.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • all interns are friendly and easy to approach.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I stayed at home

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • ok, but im from aberdeen so im used to it.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • good communication with fellow interns has allowed plenty of oppertunities.

    4/5

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Chemical Engineering

Scotland

August 2012


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