Shell Spring Week Review

by Shell

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Very interesting and informative week, including plenty of un activities.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was very friendly and made the whole week a really good experience.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Some tips on interviews, CVs and the application process, but the overall aim of the week was to gain an insight into the company and industry which it did a great job of providing.

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

    • The sessions on CV writing and interviews will be very useful for applying for internships and careers in the future

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The whole week was well timetabled but plenty of breaks to talk to those providing the sessions and relax a bit more. Meals were arranged most evenings, but the rest of the time was left free.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • All of those providing the activities and presentations in the week were very enthusiastic and happy to answer any questions you had - whether related to the topics or more general.

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

    • Though only a week, we received very useful training in CV writing and interview techniques, as well as tips on Shell's application process

    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?

    • Throughout the week we got an insight into all areas of the company and had the opportunity to talk to recent graduates and more senior members of the company about their current roles and career paths, so got a great understanding of what is available.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Employees that spoke to us were willing to talk about all aspects of their jobs and wider interactions with the company, but being a global company, I'm sure culture differs depending on location.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The insight into all of the different careers areas and more senior employees sharing their career paths gave me a very good idea of what I would like to aim for.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • All travel, accommodation and food costs were taken care of.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Employees were always happy to talk during breaks and a meal was arranged with some of the graduates most evenings, so there were plenty of opportunities to talk.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Employees talked openly and honestly about the jobs and experiences throughout the week.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Plenty of information on the activities available and had the chance to go out with the graduate network.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Fantastic week - very informative and interesting.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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