Power Academy Scholar Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Generally a good atmosphere in the office but the work could have been more interesting. Food was extremely good!

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People treated us well like any other employee would be.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Manager was very supportive

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

    • There was allways things to be done.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It could be seen that what I was doing would be usefull for the company and potentially save a lot of money in the future.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt a lot about what it is like working for a large company. I have also been able to see the problems faced by the company.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Lots of interesting trips were organised for us.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Money and time was invested in us.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good. Many trips and fun things were organised.

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

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

    • SMACK!

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Market Research, Sales

East Midlands

August 2011

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