Business Management Summer Intern Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • About You
    2.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    2.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?

    • The virtual experience was obviously not ideal as a in person experience would be. However, I felt as if the Centrica team made a continued and significant effort to keep us involved with the actions and future direction of the company.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I did feel valued at each virtual session and felt as if my contributions were listened to. Equally, I felt as if the company shaped future sessions based on the feedback they received from interns and this was therefore a beneficial process.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the virtual experience?

    • As interns, we received a small amount of guidance or support about improving our skills.

    2/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I don't believe the sessions developed any skills or imparted any information that will be relevant in my degree studies or beyond.

    1/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the virtual experience?

    • I would say that the virtual experience was not well-structured or thought out - the sessions rather happened on an ad-hoc basis.

    2/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your virtual experience?

    • The team were all very friendly, open to chat and supportive. There did not seem to be a hierarchy between 'us' and 'them' and we were encouraged to ask any questions.

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

    • The company did not spend time investing in us.

    1/5
  • 8. To what extent did the virtual experience help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • This was a main part of the discussions - there were many guest speakers which helped us understand what a full time role with the company or firm would be like. Equally, many of the current grads led the sessions and offered an insight into their day to day role.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the virtual experience help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Very helpful in helping us understand the company culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The company were very clear with the joining process for the next graduates and how our career could be shaped within the company.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid well for the level of engagement required for these sessions.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were opportunities to meet other employees of the firm, but not a significant chance to network or engage with them on a 1 to 1 basis.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There were no networking or social event opportunities.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, we found out about the sports, volunteering and other extra-curricular activities that employees get involved with and that Centrica actively encourages.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this virtual experience to a friend?

    • I would say this virtual experience was average.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

November 2020

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