Corporate Controllers Review

by Shell

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The insight was amazing. In 3 weeks i was able to really gain an insight , to the different areas in Shell. I gained huge exposure to the corporate environment. There other students were fantastic, we are all from different backgrounds and education disciplines.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • The work given to me was important, it will be refered to later on and that makes me feel valued, because I wasnt doing work for no reason but it actually will be used to decisions in the future

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Everybody i contacted about informationabout shell was really helpful and willing to have a chat with me about their role in Shell. It was brilliant i was never made to feel as those my questions were silly.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Learnt how to network, met new people,

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • It had a structure, at times our host buddies didnt really follow it . But there was a stucture in place.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • It was relaxed, the work life balance was made clear

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • It wasnt paid but the invest made was in our whole experience. They paid for lunch and travel. But Shell really invested there time in us. Especially in the last week , we had many talks.

    4/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • We werent treated like students but actually employees. We were giving actually workhours , having lunch the same as them and given work. It was realistic as it could be. And I am aware that once i get a full time job, it would be similar to this.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • A great understanding. I really understood the work culture in Shell. Of course this will vary between companies

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I really helped me decide the next few steps thatiwant to persue to start my career.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • They paid for our travel , and food , and restaurant trips with our buddies.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • I have access to the intranet, where i could look up anybody i like and set up meetings with them

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Really Good

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Gym, swimming,drinking etc

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • It was an amazing experience,even if you dont want to work for Shell, you still gain an understand on what corporate experience

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2013


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