Effective Purchasing Analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Fulfilling work which suited my abilities and challenged me.

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

    • Felt well thought of and was asked to get involved in things which suited my talents

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

    • My manager was fantastic. Gave me guidance where I needed it but let me run with my work to demonstrate my ability. Also put me forward for additional tasks to show my skills

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

    • Naturally some days you can bee a little bored or too busy - on average it was a good balance

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

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

    • Genuinely learned skills and knowledge which is applicable beyond my work here.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was the head office so it wasn't party time all the time. however it was a nice atmosphere where work or casual conversations could easily flow between levels. An environment I really enjoyed

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

    • nothing is ever perfect.

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

    • Good training for the length of the placement

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Would certainly like to work for centrica in the future

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great atmosphere - similar people that got on well together

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • appropriate to our pay level

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

    • close to London

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • plenty - shelter charity work most notably

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Purchasing and Supply

South West

August 2017

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