Research Secretary Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it very much.

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

    • They were very welcoming and made me feel valued.

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

    • The supervisors were supportive but not very friendly.

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

    • Interesting work was given to me and I was busy for most of my job.

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

    • As I was just a beginner not much responsibility was given to me.

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

    • I developed a lot of skills especially communication.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Workaholic yet jovial.

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

    • Very well organized.

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

    • Investment was reasonable.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • quite appealing.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very decent.

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

    • Around 500 pounds a month.

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

    • yes very lively.

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

    • Not many.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East Midlands

September 2011

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