IS Placement - Programmes and Engagement Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it thouroughly, great people, nice atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very valued, what I did had clear benefits for the company.

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

    • My supervisors were amazing, did not mind answering any of my many questions.

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

    • I powered through my work fairly quickly so busy at the start, not so much at the end.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Definitely enough to consider my projects worth while.

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

    • There was plenty of chance to develope presentaional, analytical and personal skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, everyone was chatty, but still got work done.

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

    • Very well, plent of training where relevant.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company ran a number of training days for us.

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

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

    • There was a clear progression pattern and prospects look good.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we met for drinks and BBQs and other social events

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Standard London prices, although accomodation was provided

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

    • Standard London/Uni night life.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a charity challenge encouraging extra-curricular activities

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

August 2016

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