Hengistbury Head Virtual Conservation Placement Student Review
at BCP Council
Internship (1 Month+)
Environmental Science, Science
Bournemouth
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
3.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Experience
3.3/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
A week of talks via zoom from a vast range of speakers from within the conservation sector. Each different individual speaker gave about an hour of their time; 30 mins for a talk and approx 30 mins to answer questions. The days talks started at 9pm and ran until 3pm, with an hour lunch break provided.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Really interesting and useful to learn about the different routes into and roles within conservation. Very beneficial for me to work out my own career path and alternatives availble that I didn't realise about should things not work out!
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Gained advice and information about various conservation based roles, public engagement, job applications & interviews. Developed virtual group work skills; good communication and work collaboration via online platforms.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
2/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
3/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very friendly and approachable people. Gave appropriate help, advice and guidance when needed. Seemed very willing to go above and beyond to ensure we have successful conservation careers.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
Thoroughly enjoyed. If it hadn't been online, I would have been unlikely to apply and thus would have missed out on a very valuable opportunity which is going to help in my conservation career.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at BCP Council
3/5
Would you recommend BCP Council to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BCP Council
Go for it! Be yourself in your application!
