Business Excellence Officer Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • This was great placement, I couldn't have expected more.

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

    • My team were really friendly, but obviously being really open and friendly back meant we built up a really strong relationship.

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

    • My manager was really approachable and always made time to answer any questions despite how busy she was.

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

    • I had lots to do and the team were really supportive when I identified a piece of work that I wanted to complete myself.

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

    • I was really surprised that the work I was given was valued and will be used in further projects.

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

    • I feel much more prepared for the future and the whole experience has given me the confidence to take forward into my next stage of life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The experience was by no means dull but I was able to concentrate when I needed to. However, it would not be suited to someone who doesn't like working in open plan offices.

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

    • My placement was really well organised although there were occasions when there were minor miscommunications between the graduate team and placement students.

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

    • I felt very well looked after and valued, we had two big training days and lots of opportunities to ask for help or extra training throughout.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would happily work for Centrica again and I am hoping to get onto the graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were only two students basing in my office and so we becamse good friends but it would have been nice if there were a few more. I made a conscious effort to keep in touch with the other interns as well, so when we had group training days I knew a few more people.

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

    • The internship covered my accommodation which was great.

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

    • Birmingham is a great city.

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

    • There weren't oo many but I know there are some schemes that are going live this year to get involved in.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2013

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