Geophysicist Review

by Shell

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The internship was fun and enjoyable as well as good representation of what working for the company would be like

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

    • I was constantly helped and encouraged to share my findings and thought with the team

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

    • I had daily contact with my supervisor and several other people were always available to ask questions to.

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

    • I had quite a large work load however several things such as computer access meant I spent several days with nothing I could do.

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

    • I was in control of my own project and the work was important for the team so I had a lot of responsibility to deliver a comprehensive report.

    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 hope to get a job based on what I did in the internship

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people were very friendly and always available to help

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

    • The placement was well organised except for contracts and details just before the placement - I received them late which caused a few issues.

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

    • I was given full training in all software I would need to use throughout the internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really enjoyed both the work and the atmosphere at the company and I was given a job

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Several special intern events were organised as well as offers to attend graduate and technical events/days out

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Relatively high and accommodation was a problem due to having to2 rents whilst away from my normal studies

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good nightlife

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

    • Lots of opportunities through the company and within the city.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2011

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