Finance Partner Intern Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my internship a lot. Especially the supportive and collaborative environment, as well as the many development opportunities Centrica provide really stood out.

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

    • I was given real responsibility, constructive feedback and recognition throughout my placement. I was able to develop relationships and improve my skillset by learning from my team members.

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

    • I was given support but was also encouraged to be proactive and inquisitive. Guidance was continuously given.

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

    • I took on a lot of work at first, without realising that would mean a couple of late nights. However, these were enjoyable as I liked what I was doing and I learned a lot.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as possible, considering may previous lack of finance knowledge.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have decide to pursue a career in Finance and the skills I have learnt will be invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, albeit quiet at times. Lot's of people work from other offices or from home, which can sometimes dampen the atmosphere.

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

    • The placement was well organised and development opportunities scheduled. Weekly newsletters reminded us of our tasks and the talent team were always happy to assist. However, there is a real divide between the interns based in the North/South and some interns had line managers that were working from another office locations which made communication difficult.

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

    • The company invested in us heavily. I would have enjoyed some more emotional insight training however, as this is only available to graduates.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The company is undergoing transformation and the job roles are decreasing/changing. Graduates are a hot commodity however, so job prospects are solid.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The internship is very social amongst the Windsor interns, less so in other locations.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Windsor can be quite expensive, especially if you are used to the prices up North.

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

    • There are limited clubs and bars. London is a good night out but pricey and difficult to get to.

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

    • Potential for improvements, for example dance clubs.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

August 2018

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