Subsurface Summer Placement Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Placement was thoroughly enjoyable, particularly because of the living arrangements we were provided with, it was very sociable!

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

    • I was extremely well valued, I was given an important project with huge financial implications for the future.

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

    • I was offered ample support by my team!

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

    • I had the perfect balance of work on an important project that progressed as I saw fit.

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

    • My project had extremely important implications, but I was working under the watchful eye of an Exploration Team and Managers, thankfully!

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Definitely set me up for my future in the oil industry!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Office was quiet during working hours, however there was always the opportunity to chat and joke. Out of work everyone knew how to let their hair down!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised.

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

    • We had the graduate team watching over us and we were each assigned a coach to confide in.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered the job within three weeks of finishing my placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Oh yes!

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

    • Im used to Northern prices, but everything was still reasonable.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I made the extra effort to go in to London, as everything nearby was fairly dull.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of opportunity for sport, ideal for someone like me. Easy to set up activities yourself and invite others to join.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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