Commercial Summer Analyst Review

Despite the internship being cancelled due to Covid-19, I think Centrica did the best they could to provide an enjoyable alternative. I enjoyed the information sessions they ran surrounding the company and the broader industry, and the highlight for me was the Excel training session with a current graduate due to the one-on-one nature.

The people running the virtual experience made it clear that they were contactable at any time so we could clarify any doubts which made me feel valued.

I don't think a large amount of guidance or support was required during the experience, but they were more than happy to provide it when requested.

The most useful part of the experience was the Excel training session as it helped develop my skills for the purpose of data analysis. The follow-up task was useful opportunity to showcase my skills and the prompt feedback we received was also very useful. I frequently refer back to the Excel training document to refresh my memory and I'm sure it will remain a valuable tool in the future

We were notified when the information sessions would occur well in advance which allowed us to reschedule other commitments if necessary.

I think everyone understood that it was a difficult situation and tried to make the best use of it. People did not hesitate to ask questions during the information sessions and in general the atmosphere was good.

The Excel training session was the only personal training offered, and while it was very useful I would have liked to see more.

I feel like I have a better understanding of what a full-time role at the company would entail, but a lack of hands-on experience means I still have doubts as to the day-to-day activities.

The company culture was portrayed well in the information sessions, it appears to be a supportive and inclusive culture.

I was already relatively certain that I wanted to work in the Energy sector, and this reinforced my decision.

Company made a good will payment for the cancelled internship.

There were no real opportunities outside of the information sessions. However, the employees encouraged us to connect with them on LinkedIn.

Unfortunately there was no real opportunity for networking and social events, which is understandable due to the Covid situation, but I think that a virtual social event could have been organised relatively easily.

We found out about some of the opportunities that are provided outside of work.

Overall I still think it was an enjoyable experience, despite being quite short, and it has provided me with some useful skills and knowledge that I hope to make use of in the future.