Mechanical Engineer Intern Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Overall an excellent employment experience

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

    • Most were very appreciative of your presence and efforts

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

    • Manager was a very nice guy, but like all managers he's a busy guy! Independent drive is expected and I don't rate this as a bad thing.

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

    • Had too pull some long days, not a problem though with interesting engaging work.

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

    • I had my own project which I was in charge of and also contributed so many other projects.

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

    • Absolutely skills for life, opened my eyes to a global industry and an excellent place to start in oil and gas or otherwise.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were there to work, but they were friendly and helpful.

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

    • I had no problems, the structure for interns was in place, training etc supplied with no problem.

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

    • They gave me the funding I needed to run my project when needed, they put me through the standard Schlumberger initial training. Paid bank holidays and holidays (which I had not received from a previous company placement!)

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good chance they'd take me back, great place for a career.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A couple other interns there, nice people!

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

    • Pretty cheap rent available in Southampton

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

    • decent enough night out, has what you look for in a city!

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

    • south England has plenty to offer, make of it what you want!

    5/5
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Design

South West

October 2012

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