Student Intern Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoyable. In case of any trouble I could always count on the help of my colleagues and my supervisor.

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

    • The team was very good to work with. Always an open door and lunch time was always held together and very friendly.

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

    • My manager found a good balance between micro- and macromanagement. I felt to have the freedom I wanted but the guidance I needed.

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

    • There was a good balance between (free) coffe breaks, work and some time off to spend surfing the web. All in all a very productive environment.

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

    • I was responsible for my own work and developing creative strategies to tackle the objectives of my internship. Yet I was fully integrated in a team and two team members I reported to.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This expirience will be an experience for life. Work should always be like this.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I don't agree with "fun never stopped" but it was a great experience and the atmosphere was always a good mix of professionalism and friendliness.

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

    • The interns were guided through the rough patches seamlessly. There was a formal introduction and we always got help when needed.

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

    • There was a lot of time to learn. It was highly encouraged to engage in presentations and "Lunch&Learns".

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I am not eligible for employment with my current team yet, since my educational background still needs more development. Other positions would however be an opportunity I can come back to, when I am done with university.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We organised some things to do together. However, the heterogenity in starting and end times of different placements made this quite a challenge.

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

    • Gatwick is close enough to London to still not be cheap.

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

    • Some pubs a trainstation away.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a couple of things one could do, but you had to take a look around and take care yourself.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

South East

October 2012

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