Software Developer Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyable summer

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

    • Lots of positive feedback from colleagues, given real work to do.

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

    • Really helpful line manager went above and beyond to assist me.

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

    • Sometimes really busy, other days and even weeks doing not much

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given real reports to write and high level of access to systems.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not related to degree subject, although the skills I learnt were useful

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working atmosphere

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

    • Well organised, lots of events to attend.

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

    • Did not attend any courses, learnt all my skills from colleagues but useful nonetheless

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Good chance of getting a job on a well organised grad scheme

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Best part of the placement

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive living/going out in Windsor

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Ok nightlife in Windsor, lots of surrounding places to go as well.

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

    • Some sports activities

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2009

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