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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Loved it, got given real work to do, not just photocopying or filing.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Colleagues asked for my advice on their own work.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Guided whenever needed, but also given the freedom to learn.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Always, but rarely too busy.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was shown where my work was applied and how it was useful for the team.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • vERY MUCH SO, i AM PLANNING TO ENROL IN A MASTERS COURSE WHICH IS CLOSELY RELATED TO WHAT I DID ON MY INTERNSHIP.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Good amount of fun, but hard working.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Good contact throughout to make sure everythign was going ok.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • A lot of investment both in terms of time and equipment.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Goign to the assessment centre where a job is a possibility.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • lots of social events organised to meet people and network.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Very expensive, but enjoyable.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Very expensive, but enjoyable.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • BP has a lot of clubs etc to get involved in.

    4/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011


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