Analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Good social and work life.

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

    • Got a lot of responsibility and genuinely undertook projects which added value to the business.

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

    • I had a manager, and supervisor so between these 2, I was supported throughout my placement to make sure I was able to get the most out of it.

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

    • Busy, I had a project which needed to be completed in the 10 weeks as well as took part in events for charity and other jobs which arose.

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

    • I was given a high degree of autonomy and independence to make an impact and this made me more confident in being able to handle responsibility.

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

    • A lot of skills were developed by myself in particular my ability to solve complex issues, as well as showing a strong work ethic to overcome problems I faced.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • okay, wasnt as vibrant as other places I have worked but I was able to enjoy a good camraderie with my team.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Excellent. Kept busy and always had something to do.

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

    • We had training courses such as one which enabled us tod evelop our ability to present to others in a professional manner.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 40 other interns all living together in the Brunel University halls provided by Centrica and this emant we were able to generate a good social scene with something to do every night. This is the aspect I miss the most.

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

    • London is expensive but Uxbridge certainly doesnt have the prices of central london so not too expensive.

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

    • Absolutely fantastic due to the fact that there were so many of us together.

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

    • Yes but through socialising and doing things with other interns.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2011

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