Geophysics Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the office, the working environment, the staff but felt the project did not challenge me enough.

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

    • I got on well with most people in my team and they welcomed me

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

    • I was given some support but then just left to get on with my work

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days I was bored, others I had the perfect balance

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

    • I was given some responsibility, however I would have liked more

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very useful set of skills learned

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of activity, team building and happy people

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

    • Most of the internship was well organised and ran smoothly

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

    • My skills were developed a lot during my time

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will consider the company when applying for jobs

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great atmosphere and social events!

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

    • Cheap food and drinks available out and about

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Some good clubs

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

    • A few team building days

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2011

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