Assistant Commercial Manager Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The placement provided me an opportunity for personal development that I could never have anticipated. I got the opportunity to work on real projects.

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

    • I felt like a real member of the team and was made to feel welcome by everyone I met.

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

    • Despite my manager being based in a different office, she offered constant help, support and advice.

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

    • To begin with, it was a little slow as it took a while for my project to get started but after that it was more balanced.

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

    • I was surprised at how much responsibility I was given but relished the opportunity to achieve my full potential.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt so much about how to act in a corporate environment that I will take with me throughout the rest of my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It could be quite serious but thankfully lots of the other interns were in my office so I had plenty of fun with them.

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

    • It was very well run and the grad team were a pleasure to deal with.

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

    • There were next to no barriers in what we could do on this placement which was reassuring.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hoping for a permanent role...

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not as good as it could have been but I still had a good time!

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

    • Our accommodation near no good bars so taxis could be quite expensive.

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

    • We had to go to Windsor or London for nights out which were often expensive.

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

    • Loads of sports teams etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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