Shell Commercial Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.4/5

The Role

3.5
The Company

3.3
The Culture

3.5

The Role

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

The job was interesting and allowed for exposure to a wide range of activities whilst the company also supported progress and social activities.

4/5

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

The team provided feedback and the results of activities could be seen, allowing for a sense of value and accomplishment.

3/5

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

Whilst an instant message service allowed for quick communication the team I worked with was spread out, meaning that there were very few members who I saw face to face on a regular base.

3/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

There was a solid base of work which allowed for a dictated schedule, however at the same time there were many ad hoc items which added to the workload.

4/5

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

As I progressed through the year additional tasks were included within the scope of the role.

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 developed skills in a wide range of areas including soft skills such as communication and more tangible skills such as programming which would be helpful in future studies.

4/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

There was a solid community of interns which organised social activities. However within the office itself there is a low attendance, meaning many empty desks.

3/5

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

There was support from the company and a set out plan for training and event were organised to help gain more exposure to the company.

3/5

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

I was given access to various events, allowing for me to meet people in various careers which allowed for me to determine how I wished to further progress my own career. On top of this I was introduced to a wide range of act ivies, many of which helped to develop key skills.

4/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Working from home

4/5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

Through discussion with current graduates working within the firm it appears the graduate scheme is appealing to apply back for.

4/5

The Culture

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

There were roughly 20 to 30 interns forming a central social group with the Portsmouth location. Interns would regularly meet up outside of work.

4/5

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

Cost of living was no more than I had encountered whilst being at university and due to the high student population in Portsmouth the social scene was also similar to that which I had encountered at university.

4/5

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

There were several venues however outside of university semesters the venues tend to be empty in comparison to how they are whilst students are living in Portsmouth.

3/5

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

IBM encourages that its interns are involved in opportunities from outside of work in its "Giveback Scheme". It allows for interns to be involved in activities such as helping local schools with running interview days for students.

4/5

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