Summer Intern Review

by Shell

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I was given a challenging and interesting project, which I really enjoyed. I very much enjoyed working at Shell as the people were all really friendly, and there were plenty of social events for interns and gradutes.

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

    • By the end of the internship, I felt like my work was really valued by the team.

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

    • Throughout my internship, my supervisor was always ready to help me out when necessary and guide me in the right direction. I got regular feedback on my performance which helped me to improve.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I could msotly structure my time myself, so I was able to work at the right pace for me.

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

    • My work was important to the current goals of the team, and I was trusted to produce relevant and accurate work with reliable findings.

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

    • I learnt a great deal about the industry and the company, but also developed skills - such as communication and presentation - which I will be able to take forward in many other areas.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were generally busy, but seemed content with their work. It was a friendly environment, and people were always open to talk to.

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

    • The placement itself was well organised, although the recruitment process was rather slow and not particularly clear. The internship itself had milestones and a structured format, and clear guidance was given as to how to succeed.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given training that I needed, and felt like my supervisor and mentor tried their best to make sure I had the support I needed.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing graduate package, with plenty of room to decide on your career route.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most of the interns lived in student halls together, and as well as events organised for us by the Shell Graduate Network, we did plenty of socialising together.

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

    • Rent was expensive, but socialising was generally pretty reasonable.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife in Aberdeen was good - fairly cheap and really good fun! There's lots of nice bars, and a decent number of clubs for the size of the town.

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

    • Plenty of scope to get involved with e.g. sports teams with work colleagues. Opportunities to represent the company in inter-company sports events.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

October 2014

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