Process Engineer Review

by Shell

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • My placement has been invaluable. I have learnt more than I could ever learn at university, I have been made part of a lovely team and have gained so much knowledge of how the industry works.

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

    • I was not made to feel like a placement student and have very much been made to feel part of the team.

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

    • I have a supervisor and a line manager that look after me and answer any queries I have. I have a weekly meeting with my supervisor to see how I'm getting on.

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

    • I was as busy as I wanted to be but obviously the more effort I pu tin the more I got out.

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

    • I felt like my work was worth while.

    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 have learnt a lot and have seen how to transfer my studies to a work situation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Not serious, fun at the right times. A good balance between hard work and fun was had. Never felt like I shouldn't speak etc.

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

    • I have come across zero problems so far.

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

    • I have been given the chance to complete my offshore training which was a great training and development opportunity and I'll hopefully be going offshore.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unknown at the moment but I will have a chance to get a position near the end of my placement if I am successful.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was always things going on.

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

    • Cost of livign is quite expensive but there is a lot of socialising to be done.

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

    • Pretty good - I lived here for 17 years before university so I was used to it!

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

    • You can get involved as as much as you want - a personal thing.

    4/5
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Scotland

September 2011

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