What Katie thinks...
Katie Leeper From University of Bristol Studying MSci Chemistry with Industrial Experience Position Research Intern
What was the interview process like? The interview process involved five interviews: one with HR, two with departmental managers and another two with our prospective personal managers. They were quite relaxed and although some technical questions were asked they were more about getting to know you as a person. How much responsibility were you given? Responsibility is given to you from day one. Each intern is assigned an individual project to work on for their placement and although it can seem quite daunting at first there is a lot of support given.
Don’t just state your strengths - explain to the interviewer when you have applied these skills to specific situations. What advice would you give to someone applying for your role? Make sure you provide examples to reinforce what you are saying in your interviews. Don’t just state your strengths - explain to the interviewer when you have applied these skills to specific situations. What has been your biggest challenge? Adjusting to a research environment was initially a challenge, as I expected
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WWW.RMP.GD/SCHLUMBERGER to solve all the problems at once! At university, the experiments you do are chosen because they work, and this is not the same in research. Progress can be varied, but it makes the final outcome extremely rewarding. Where has your experience exceeded your expectations? Initially I wasn’t sure what being an intern would entail and I didn’t know how integrated I would become within the company. There is a very welcoming atmosphere however and you feel as if you are part of the team straight away. How promising are the graduate prospects? The graduate prospects are very promising. Two research scientists in my group alone have returned from originally doing internships here. Two of the current interns have already been accepted for PhDs next year too. The internship is definitely a great stepping stone into further careers in Science and Engineering.
@RateMyPlacement I’ve really enjoyed my time at Schlumberger and I feel I now have an idea of what I want to do with my future. #noregrets The Top Undergraduate Employers 2014 | 179