MSc Intern Review

by Schlumberger

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Performing an internship with Schlumberger has offered me the opportunity to further develop my researching skills in a professional and competitive environment. I have not only improved my capacity to investigate but I have also learned to prioritise certain things amongst others while dealing with real data scenarios.

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

    • The different ideas I had during the internship were highly valued, even though I was a MSc student.

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

    • A periodic meeting with my supervisor helped me not to divert too much from the main objective, which was key to achieve good results in such a short time.

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

    • During my project I had something to do every day, either attending to courses or investigating on my topic.

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

    • The initial objective was quite ambitious from the start and I was given freedom and responsibility to come out with a solution.

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

    • The skills developed during my internship are already being extremely valuable in my career as a new PhD student, in which research and time management are essential for a successful performance.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although everybody was focused on their work, we had some breaks and activities to relax.

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

    • The objectives were clear from the start and different deadlines were considered when planning the tasks.

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

    • It is clear the company invested in me such that I could develop new skills. Many courses/workshops were available for that purpose.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After finishing the internship I had a job interview, which will be in the records for future job applications after the completion of my PhD.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company did not organise any event to meet the other interns until the very last moment, which makes it difficult to get to know fellow students.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The company helped the interns to cover their expenses. Thus, there was no problem at all.

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

    • To enjoy the nightlife one should take the train for half an hour, which can be annoying.

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

    • Several events were organised throughout my placement, such as BBQ.

    4/5
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South West

October 2014

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