GeoScience Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Very friendly and supportive place to work, with challenging and meaningful tasks to complete.

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

    • Felt well included as part of the team in which I was placed and a good amount of support for the Interns generally from HR

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

    • Very good

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

    • Somedays were good, others not so good. But this is always going to be the case when running models and such.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Work had real meaning to the company.

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

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • No major problems, The induction days I felt were good.

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

    • Opportunities can be taken by the individual outside the requirements of their immediate project if wanted.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Although not involved due to other commitments, there was plenty of stuff going on.

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

    • Very expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports and social club subsidised by the company across the road.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2009

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