Female Discovery Week Review
at bp
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Data Analysis, Computer Science
Sunbury-On-Thames
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
1st day: Introduction to team and overview of bp's value and culture - Net Zero aims and other goals
2nd day: Networking with bp employees and talks about DE&I
3rd day: Work Shadowing a data analyst
4th day: Interview and assessment centre preparation workshop and wellbeing talks
2nd day: Networking with bp employees and talks about DE&I
3rd day: Work Shadowing a data analyst
4th day: Interview and assessment centre preparation workshop and wellbeing talks
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
A good overview of bp was presented on the first day. Everyone was really nice and was able to answer any questions.
I learnt a lot about the potential roles and even got to shadow an area I picked.
I learnt a lot about the potential roles and even got to shadow an area I picked.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I've learnt about bp and more about energy which I have little knowledge of.
Teamworking and networking skills.
Data Analyst: Improved with Python and SQL
Teamworking and networking skills.
Data Analyst: Improved with Python and SQL
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
bp culture was great. Everyone was really nice and friendly. The atmosphere was welcoming as well.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the time I spent on this programme. As I study Computer Systems Engineering at university, I was more focussed on technology companies but bp has been a really great place to work at. I am looking forward to applying for further opportunities with bp.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at bp
5/5
Would you recommend bp to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to bp
Be yourself and think of bp's culture - especially about sustainability.
