Learning and Development Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • An incredibly insight experience with lots of accountability. Enjoyable and stretching allowing for a lot of personal development and learning.

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

    • Both immediate team and wider network of employees were very supportive and willing to help.

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

    • Line Manager was simply brilliant. Always willing to answer questions and offer advice with projects. Was a personable manager on both a professional and personal level.

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

    • Incredibly busy. Took a little too much on, but it was my own fault for not gauging scope of everything before agreeing to it.

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

    • A lot of responsibility and autonomy with projects. Had complete ownership.

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

    • Business acumen and understanding flourished. As well as softer skills from working in an experienced team.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A good mix of quiet work time and casual conversation. Some very high and fun moments during my course of the internship.

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

    • Good organisation, team was prepared for my arrival. IT prep could have been better.

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

    • Had the freedom to join as much personal development as the firm would offer to a normal employee. Took advantage of multiple opportunities.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very appealing prospects, but unsure to whether the company wants to take me back as of yet!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A pretty strong community, but weekends sometimes a bit lacklustre. Lots of local people at the accommodation so many went home or did personal things during free time.

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

    • Windsor is relatively expensive which did limit the opportunities to some extent.

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

    • Had to head out field to Windsor for nightlife, only pubs were local.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of extra activities available, from charity initiatives to sports and team events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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