HR Summer Placement Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Although it is a good placement scheme, I did not enjoy my project but that is just personal preference.

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

    • My team were often not in the office but when they were there it was good.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was quite inexperienced so couldn't give me much career advice. I was given weekly 1:1s with my manager for project support, although he didn't always follow through.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

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

    • You are given ownership for your project which is good.

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

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • 1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was really impressed with how well the programme was organised.

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

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Accommodation was free.

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

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

    • 3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

September 2011

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