Emebedded Hardware and Software Intern Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the placement at lot. It was very technical and had a steep learning curve, while being mentored by some great people.

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

    • A lot of the work I did contributed in some way to the main project as a whole, and additionally my colleagues were very social out of work as well.

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

    • Supervisors were incredibly capable people to work with, and provided enough guidance where necessary both inside and outside of work. More importantly, it was a good balance between having guidance and the independence to work on your own accord.

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

    • There was always work to keep me engaged and like any other place there are days which are free and days which are more pressure.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The amount of responsibility in terms of both the equipment I used as well as the contribution to the project built steadily over the duration of my placement, and I had reasonable freedom to make my own decisions throughout the placement.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The placement opened a new avenue for a career path in embedded electronics, and so was very successful in that aspect.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very lively, easy going and fun, even while being productive.

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

    • Very well organised. There were clear plans and deadlines set for the 6 months I was here, and whenever unforeseen changes came up, there were always other interesting tasks I could work on.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would enjoy working at Schlumberger as not only is the technology they work on advanced and interesting, but there is also a unique flexibility to switch between tech or management career paths, as well as the opportunity for career progression in either paths.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, when all the interns were in the office there was a very good social scene, and including this my colleagues were very sociable both in and out of work. Definitely hope to keep in touch with them in the future.

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

    • Considering the placement was in Norway, both the cost of living and socialising was high. However, the salary was enough to compensate for this.

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

    • The nightlife scene in Oslo is great fun.

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

    • Yes definitely. Partly because Norway is a great place to explore, however the company hosted socials and team buildings and have option of renting a company boat and a company cabin for very little cost.

    4/5
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering

International

September 2017

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