Shadow an Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was really good. The intern I shadowed was very friendly and organised lots of meetings with senior engineers so I could get a real overview of what they do at BP. The setting was informal so it helped me fit in more.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • All the employees took me seriously and spent their valuable time telling me about what they do and their career path.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The whole day was useful.

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

    • Now when I apply to BP I know what they do so I have a better chance of writing a good competency answer.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Really well done

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was informal but very informative and fun

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

    • Not applicable

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I can see myself working there, atmosphere was amazing.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • An internship will provide a better view of the culture there

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very valuable. Speaking to Chemical Engineers really inspired me and reassured me that I want to work in Oil&Gas.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • They took me to a really nice restaurant for lunch as the dept i was assigned to had 2 graduates leaving, so I got to go on the lunch. I got to meet loads of senior engineers.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • I was lucky enough to get invited to a leaving lunch.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Gym, sports, bowling, cinema etc.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • BP is one of the best places to work for in oil and gas.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2013

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