Resource Analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was really fortunate to be placed in a positive, supportive team that made my placement a pleasure.

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

    • My team and line manager appreciated the work I did.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If I ever had a question, I could always find the answer.

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

    • Kept busy with projects. But still enough time to organise fundraising activities in the office.

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

    • I was responsible for my projects, requiring me to take ownership of them.

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

    • It has been an invaluable experience. Developing communication, leadership and time management skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The community feeling in my office was fantastic.

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

    • When on the placement, there were set days organised to help develop skills.

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

    • Excel training courses and development team building days.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • I would definitely return to the company in my future career.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 4 of us based in Manchester. All living in close proximity to one another.

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

    • Lived in a studenty area!

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

    • Lived in a studenty area!

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

    • I joined a local gym.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

August 2013

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