Mechanical Intern Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The days flew by

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

    • I always felt valued, with people impressed at the quality and quantity I could achieve

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

    • People were always around and happy to help

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

    • The days flew by because I had lots to do, but I never felt overwhelmed

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

    • I had responsibility over the projects I worked on but larger work was always verified by my supervisor

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

    • Experience of the corporate world will be useful for sure

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Half of the time I was surrounded by people, half I was totally alone

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

    • I was never left without work or with tasks too difficult to complete

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

    • There was almost a month of training at the start of the job

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company is probably my most feasible job after university

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • BBQs and nights out every few weeks

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

    • The place I stayed wasn't known to be cheap by any means

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

    • We visited a fair few places in the evenings

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

    • The employees club always offered interesting experiences

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering

South West

July 2013

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