Student Intern Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Great people, the projects are very interesting and you get real responsibilities on the job.

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

    • At Schlumberger everyone is treated equally, no matter how young/inexperienced you may be.

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

    • Managers and supervisors are very approachable, as well as the rest of the team. It is generally very easy to ask questions and get help.

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

    • It depends on the duration of the placement. I felt that my year-long placement with SLB was less intense than my summer placement, always with SLB. Either way, it never gets boring and there is a lot to learn.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot! The more proactive you are, the more responsibilities you get given. I was entirely responsible for my projects, however I had help and guidance if needed.

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

    • Training at SLB is a major thing, you are trained on technical and non-technical things. It helps you develop new skills and raise your awareness on others. Other skills that I feel SLB has helped me develop include, but are not limited to, team-working, time management, experimental skills and engineering design.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and open-minded. People outside your team are also happy to help at any time.

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

    • Both the HR and engineering departments were very organised, both in terms of logistics (e.g. relocating to the new city) and training/project work.

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

    • As said previously, training is really good at SLB.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Schlumberger is definitely a great way to fast-track your career as soon as you graduate!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes! All the interns were very social and there was never a time to be bored or lonely.

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

    • My placement in the UK was fine, Norway was very expensive. However, the salary was scaled to the different living costs.

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

    • Full of events for students!

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

    • You can join a gym, a social club or anything really. It depends on what you like.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

October 2014

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