Mechanical support for the Fawley Inspection Group Review

by ExxonMobil

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting assignments. Results that will be used in the company. Great social life after work, stimulated by the company.

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

    • Always people around to ask questions and help if necessary. The colleagues are always eager to help.

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

    • Perfect support and guidance.

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

    • The supervisor will try to keep you busy but in the end you decide your own work.

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

    • 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've learned a great deal about general structure in a international company. The team/social skills that where stimulated will surely help me in the future. A knowledge expansion is always good.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always time for a chat, laugh or work.

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

    • No comments about the organization. From start to end very good organized.

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

    • They invested in our knowledge, team and social skills. Simulated sports and independent working abilities.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Unclear at the moment. But I rate the chances of each student rather great.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Perfect

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

    • Fear. But the highest but not the cheapest, in terms of living. We got our own social budget from the company to stimulate social activities which also kept costs low.

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

    • Lots of places to go out in Southampton and lots of different possibilities.

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

    • A dozen different sport activities, a gym, people came together to do all kinds of things.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

Wales

August 2009

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