Planning and Performance Intern Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it a lot

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

    • In Centrica you are hired to do a job, rather than make tea and coffee or sit in meetngs, therefore your contribuion is valued

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

    • My manager was always there to help and support and we held regular meetings

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

    • Sometimes busy, sometimes not. The short time nature inhibits getting involved in their things.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A fair amount, and I was able to get on with my projects

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

    • The insight into the company helps massively onto the graduate scheme and you are encouraged to get to know more about the business. The skills learnt are transferrable to future jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional but friendly and relaxed. It's a corporate environment but equally you can have a chat and a laugh.

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

    • It was well orgaised but sometimes there was only half the information needed provided. There could be more clarity,

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

    • To a good extent, there was no formal traini g but they allowed me to develop, go on learning visits and take time out to meet people in the company, as well as go on setup summer placement activities.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very much. The graduate scheme allows you to move around the business and develop as a leader before moving forward onto a managerial position within the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes tere wa, because they provide accommodatio in a uni halls. This makes it easiser to meet the students and socialise

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

    • Cost of living and socialising is fairly high as we are close to London however it wasn't too bad and living expenses were already paid for

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

    • It is ok in Windsor, but equally it is close to London so you can go in and enjoy the nightilife there

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

    • Not really with Centrica, but there is a gym at the uni halls

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2017

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