Advocacy & Best Practice Coordinator Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I never thought that I'd enjoy a business role as much as I did.

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

    • My Line Manager and supported me so much and it was great working with them.

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

    • Line manager was excellent.

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

    • I had my hands full with projects but I still really enjoyed working on them.

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

    • I lead my own 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?

    • Allowed me to implement skills into the business world.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office was ok, but other offices were a lot more fun.

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

    • Very well structured.

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

    • Lots of teamwork and training events.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Wating to find out...

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of itneraction

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

    • Average city prices.

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

    • Good but didn't get to see it all.

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2013

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