HR Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a really enjoyable and varied placement with lots of different opportunities

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

    • I quickly settled in and my team were really welcoming.

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

    • I had regular meetings with my line manager and was assigned a buddy who really helped me out

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

    • It came in waves, sometimes I was really busy other times I had to wait for people to get back to me but overall it was a good balance

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

    • I was given a really good project and with real responsibility which was great as I felt like I was actually helping my team.

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

    • I learnt loads of valuable skills which will definitely help me at uni but more importantly in the world of work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Sometimes it was really busy with lots of people hot desking which meant there were lots of different people to meet. Other times it was really nice and laid back.

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

    • I thought the organisation was really good, the programme seemed really well structured.

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

    • They really encourage personal development and invested a lot of money in me attending training sessions or visiting different sites. I was very impressed.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a good transition on to the graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived with a big group of interns which meant the social life was great.

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

    • It's an expensive area but free accommodation was a great bonus

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

    • Lots of good pubs around!

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

    • There were lots of different activities to do such as charity challenge or zumba

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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