Mistream Accounting and Reporting Assistant Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really learnt a lot throughout the 10 weeks.

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

    • Felt as though I was given real responsibilties.

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

    • Had weekly meetings with the team to catch up on what we were all doing that week, had 1 to 1 mentoring sessions each week with my line manager and could always ask for advice.

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

    • It varied each day, but the charity challenge and asking my team for odd jobs always made sure I was occupied.

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

    • I was able to create journals that were put into the system.

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

    • I had no knowledge of finance going in and now I have a far better understanding. Lots of soft skills were developed also.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My team were really friendly and the overall office atmosphere was good. Went to lunch together most days which was very nice.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was given a timeline by my team so I knew when my deadlines were.

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

    • Was given training by my team and also went on an Insights day to understand more about my personalitly.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • If you get recommended by your line manager you go throught to an interview - I'm waiting to hear back.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We got to live together in halls so there was always something going on with the other interns. Went to a pub quiz with my collegues.

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

    • Our accomadation was paid for which was amazing. Going out in London/ Windsor was very expensive but it wasn't too bad we're we lived.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Able to go into Uxbridge and also had really good links to London

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

    • Able to get involved in the chairty challenge work and socials with the team/other interns.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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