Competitor Business Analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Had a really good time throughout the entire placement. Not a bad word to say about the whole experience.

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

    • Within days felt fully integrated into team. Was regularly being asked my opinions etc in meetings.

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

    • Had one to one meetings with my line manager every week. Fully supportive of me.

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

    • Fairly busy on a daily basis, with weekly targets to meet.

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

    • My work was being fed into the development of a three year strategic growth plan. So much more responsibility than I could have imagined.

    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 learnt various skills that will serve me well for the rest of my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really fun and social office.

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

    • Really well set up. Accomodation provided. Training courses etc.

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

    • Presentation training and assessments. Also had an individual performance contract throughout.

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

    • Company Car

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have got a job with them starting next September. All interns were assessed throughout.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Shared accomodation with the other interns. Lots of socialising.

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

    • Free accomodation provided by employer and generally cheap living on location.

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

    • Busy amd active night life.

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

    • Yes plenty of charity and team building events throughout. Including charity challenge.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Data Science, Market Research

Wales

November 2011

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