Service Design Analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.6
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The placement grew more enjoyable as it progressed

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My team were friendly and appreciative

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

    • I was given some support and guidance. It was there when needed but I had to actively seek any form of support.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • At the beginning I was not busy at all and had to volunteer for more work. Towards the end it became more balanced.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given little responsibility to begin with but this grew.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I received no training and have developed few technical skills. I have developed a more professional character but little else.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly dull. There were a few initiatives in the office to make it more enjoyable but often it felt like a standard office environment.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised with further events such as team work and presentation skills. The accomodation was provided. Expenses were very hard to claim and this process took an extremely long time.

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

    • We had a few development days but little certification or training. These development days often felt unrelated to my role.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A job could be had quite easily if interested. 80% retention from summer schemes

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good at weekends but very little happening in evenings. The opportunity was there but the area was very expensive to live in.

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

    • The cost of living was very high due to being close to London and in an affluent area.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not much about in the direct location but the nightlife in surrounding towns was not too bad. Windsor offered some activities.

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

    • Many opportunities to volunteer and visit other places around the country. I was able to go to wales for a day. Other students competed in challenges for charity.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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