Process Engineer Review

by bp

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great place to work for 3 months over the summer. I enjoyed every aspect of the work given and would come back next summer if I could!

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

    • the work I presented and contributed to the team was appreciated, critically and constructively evaluated and I felt very much a valued member of the group.

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

    • Daily support and weekly feedback.

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

    • Hours were certainly filled. The calendar didn't have a single day when there was not a meeting, appointment or travel scheduled.

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

    • Responsible for the work set and the quality of work submitted.

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

    • Every opportunity was taken to extend knowledge and skills by myself and my boss. Recieved adequate training at the start of the internship which will assist my degree studies greatly.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Calm, quieter on some days than others. Friendly and an environment easy to work in.

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

    • Well set up and very accomodating for the student intake.

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

    • the company ionvested both time and money to see that I developed during my internship. The personal training was adequate to the tasks set.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Average considering economy status.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of social events organised by interns. Not much organised by BP itself.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite expensive in London for accomodation.

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

    • Not much happening in Sunbury or englefield green unless organised by interns.

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

    • Not organised by Bp but fair few organised amoungst interns.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

August 2009

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