Exploration Geoscientist Review

by Centrica

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Largely data management to begin with. However, this is part of the workflow and more geoscience and technical work came towards the end of the placement.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I am now permanentley based with the same team.

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

    • My manager was very helpful and understanding although he has a busy schedule.

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

    • I was very busy during the placement. However, this meant that I learnt more.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was completely responsible for my main project and a large section of the well data purchase. I have since continued my work after joining as a permanent member of staff.

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

    • The skills I developed have helped me ease into my new role in Aberdeen.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Helpful and friendly.

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

    • The management allowed the plcement to run smoothly.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Within the 10 week program there was opportunity to develop non-technical skills.

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Aberdeen is expensive due to the deep pockets of the oil industry. I was fortunate that Centrica paid for my accomodation.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Night life was good.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a large number of activities that fellow employees organised and I got involved with such as the Corporate Decathalon.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

November 2010

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