Well Engineering Intern Review

by Shell

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very relaxed work atmosphere and great colleagues

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

    • Got on extremely well with the other interns, graduates and supervisors. Good opportunities for socialising with other members of staff

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

    • I spoke with my supervisor on a daily basis and was never afraid to approach and ask for help or clarification if needed.

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

    • I wasn't bored at all but on the other hand I wasn't overly stressed either. Good work life balance.

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

    • I was given a high level of responsibility for achieving my targets. I was responsible for finding the information I required.

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

    • Learned a great deal about the oil & gas industry as well as making some great new friends who I will stay in touch with.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good bunch of guys, mostly graduates who were a good source of information and general banter

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

    • There were IT difficulties initially due to members of staff being on holiday.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Numerous trainee meetings, and oportunities for offshore training

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good training scheme with opportunities for overseas travel. Excellent personnel development opportunities.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Excellent bunch of people. All enjoyed socialising together after work and during lunches.

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

    • Aberdeen is not a terribly cheap place to live. Rents can be expensive but nights out are reasonable on the wallet.

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

    • Good selection of pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants

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

    • Regular activities organised by graduate company network. Nights out and cinema visits.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2009

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