Commercial Marketing Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Good because there were a lot of other interns and grads to chat to

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

    • Everyone is more than happy to take time to meet and explain what they do/give advice, as well as take suggestions and recommendations.

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

    • There were several people who got in touch at the start of the internship from managers to graduates who all offered support.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days were busier than others. I was given a long project to be getting on with and a few side projects such as briefs and analysis pieces so there was always something to be thinking about. There were some days where not much was going on but these allowed me to organise and plan.

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

    • As much as you would expect to be given in an internship. Lots of guidance was given for important tasks and a bit more free reign for my long project.

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

    • Really developed my presentation skills, confidence and soft skills in general. Developed a strong work ethic and it helped give some context to what I learn at Uni

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great - quite a young office where everyone is really nice and chatty

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

    • Quite well, I was given a roadmap that outlined what I was going to be doing week by week. A lot of time and effort had clearly been given to making our placement as valuable as possible.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Massively - lots of expensed days out to various agencies, and allowed to give presentations etc to aspiring students

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

    • There is a clear and organised graduate programme that appears to have a lot to offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Depends on who the other interns are but there are solid foundations for a good social life as there was about 50 of us living in Uni halls. There were regular pub nights, football, and nights out.

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

    • Quite expensive.. £4.80 pints

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

    • Decent if you get in a taxi to Windsor or are happy getting binned in a local.

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

    • Yes plenty

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2019

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