Mechanical Intern Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my Internship; the work was varied and I feel I gained a lot over the 12 months.

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

    • I worked with a fantastic group and people and felt part of the team throughout the year.

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

    • The guidance and support provided varied between projects based on the amount needed, however I always felt able to ask questions when needed.

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

    • Most days were quite busy, however the work was varied.

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

    • I was given significant responsibility during the year, but always knew I could double check decisions with my supervisor or other members of my team if 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?

    • I feel I've gained a lot during the year, both in terms of technical skills in addition to confidence in presenting etc...

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was very international with lots of different languages being spoken. Everyone was busy so it was a productive atmosphere, but equally light enough that there was plenty of time for joking and a significant amount of cake!

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

    • Although my team had not had an Intern before, the system is well established in the company and I felt well supported throughout the year right from the recruitment stages.

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

    • The company invested a lot in terms of training and development both through standard courses as well as those directly related to the job role.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The opportunities available vary based on the roles open at the time of graduation, however having completed an Internship I would like to return to the company in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was dependent on individuals organising events themselves, however there as a good number of interns which facilitated this.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising varies dependent on where you lived in the area. Most people commuted from larger towns/cities in the area, however some also lived closer.

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

    • The night life in the bigger cities and towns in the area (Bristol and Cheltenham) was relatively good, however the smaller and closer places were very limited in terms of night life, although there were good pubs.

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

    • There were a lot of activities and sports clubs organised by people at work throughout the year, in addition to one of activities organised through the employees club ranging from 10k runs to days out.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Material & Mineral Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

South West

July 2013

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