Financial Analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Really interesting company & great opportunities to see different parts of the organisation.

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

    • Every day treated as part of the team. I was given responsibility and everyone I met spared time to explain things and to see how I was getting on. Taken for meals by colleagues and involved in all team activities such as the sports day!

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

    • Plenty, help was on hand whenever I needed it!

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

    • Almost everyday I had plenty to get on with.

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

    • Given a lot of accountability for my own projects, even giving presentations and leading discussions with FDs on my work / findings

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

    • Huge amount learnt, from understanding of finance to systems experience to developing personal skills further. Well worth the time!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Open plan, friendly, not completely silent.

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

    • My manager had prepared good projects for me to work on. Trips were arranged to other offices and sites. The graduate team organised talks, activity days, development days and arranged all the accommodation and equipment distribution. Really well organised!

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

    • The company invested a lot of time and money in training, including transporting all interns from all over the country to attend events. I attended a finance training programme and expenses are paid for visiting sites across the country.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • The grad scheme is great! A lot more varied than 90% of others I have looked into. The organisation is strong, reputable and has a great working environment. I would happily come back.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Could not have been better! Based in the south, we had a courtyard of student accommodation and Windsor / London near by, there was always something to do, every night of the week even!

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

    • Expensive compared with Midlands / North but reasonable, depends where specifically you are.

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

    • Windsor isn't too bad, London is a fair train journey and expensive but the area is pleasant and there are plenty of local bars which are good.

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

    • Always something to do including; charity events, social, work outings and trips to other sites

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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