Midstream Finance Gas Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Best people are all at Centrica!

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

    • You take on real responsibilities here.

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

    • Every week you manager will give you mentor session .

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

    • Can be free occasionally. Accountants are usually busy during month end.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given real responsibilities at month end process.

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

    • Networking is great here.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very friendly!!

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

    • given realistic assignment and given enough time to complete them.

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

    • Not much training.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • The graduate programme allows you to move to 3 different areas within Centrica and you get a chance to study professional qualifications.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Going to pubs, meals and other social events.

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

    • Accommodation was given. Generally doesn't cost a lot to live in the area.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great!

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

    • Many opportunities for socials and sport events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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