Business Development Intern Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • The experience was invaluable, diverse and enjoyable.

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

    • My team made me feel comfortable from day 1 and I can only wish for a team like them in the future of my career journey.

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

    • The support was superb. I was made to feel comfortable and confident if I was unsure of anything.

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

    • I was given full responsibility of projects from day one. This autonomy meant that I decided how to plan days, with the guidance of my manager, and meant I had a great work-life balance.

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

    • I was given full responsibility of a project, from end to end, setting up and attending meetings etc.

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

    • I definitely developed my communication and time Management skills as well as learn and developed my creative thinking skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was always fun and lively, there was a great positive vibe and everyone was always very friendly.

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

    • There were activities set up the Grad team as well as my own team. It was very well organized.

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

    • All the summer interns received presentation training, which was not only fun and interactive, it was invaluable experience. As well as this there was various online courses to take part in.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I will definitely be applying for the Grad scheme!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was perfect. There would be drinks after work, you plenty of people to have lunch with.

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

    • As a Summer Intern, the accommodation was paid for my Centrica.

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

    • The nearest places to go out were London or Windsor. Windsor was only a 20mim uber.

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

    • There are lots of volunteering opportunities available as well as good sports facilities in the area (Egham/Windsor).

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

September 2017

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