Communications Hub Website Design & Development Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time during my placement and enjoyed going to work in the morning

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

    • I feel I helped add value to the business, and that colleagues noticed this.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had good support from both of my line managers and felt I could always contact someone if necessary

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

    • Project work meant that sometimes i was very busy and other times I was waiting for other people.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility, most decisions were checked by manager

    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 think I have developed many skills during the placement. I received some Excel training early on and I have developed my presentation skills which will be helpful in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • As my team were spread out accross the country I was sometimes left on my own. With a large network of interns and graduates there are usually people around.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Pretty well organised. Knew how to get help/support when needed.

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

    • I think I developed well during the placement. Had Excel training, development through career coaching sessions and presentations.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love to come back onto the grad scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brilliant social scene. Had a great time with all the other interns.

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

    • Pretty expensive area, but living costs were reduced as accomodation was included.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good, and close to London

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes some great activities were organised.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

August 2009

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