Project Analyst at British Gas Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • Unfortunately I chose (my bad) the wrong stream for my liking, and thus my enjoyment of work was not as high as it could have been. By speaking to other interns I do know that Centrica offers brilliant internships, but just be aware of what stream you are aiming yourself towards.

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

    • The first thing that striked me working at Centrica/British Gas was that no matter how senior, people always had time for you and were as kind to you as anyone.

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

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

    • This went up and down a lot in waves, but I generally had a lot to fill my days with, and could always ask for more if it did not suffice!

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and nwas pushed to stretch myself frequently. I got to own projects, chair meetings and teleconferences and be the first point of contact and reference.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office I worked in (IT/MI mainly) was quite dull and serious.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A clear structure was set from the start and generally made clear to us from the beginning.

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

    • We had both excel courses and presentation courses which were compulsory, but could also ask for additional training in other fields.

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

    • National Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It's not the right company for me, mainly due to stream and location.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company lodged the interns in the same halls which meant that we were about 40 interns living together.

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

    • Living in Egham does not provide for much fun and socialising, but the company provided free accommodation (rubbish accommodation, but free still), so this did not cost a thing

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

    • 1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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