Supply Chain Assistant Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Responsibility from the first few days of work onwards. You really feel like you are part of the team, contributing to the organization. Living with many interns during the summer placement is really really fun.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone is very happy to help you or just talk to you about their experiences.

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

    • Really hands off approach, learning by doing, discovering things - a very steep learning curve but also very valuable experience

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

    • Quite busy, especially towards te end when all deliverables were due in.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Complete ownership of your individual projects. At times I provided support to oher team members but most of the time I was managing my own work.

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

    • There are learning events during the placement such as presentation training, leadership training, progress talks and charity challenges.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • General office atmosphere, everyone is very focused on their work. But office is very open, with lovely outdoor areas for lunch and casual meetings.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • Got to go to visit a Power Station as a learning opportunity - eye opening experience.

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

    • National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • You are directly considered for the grad scheme as a summer placement student.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Wonderful social scene with fellow summer placements.

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

    • Accomodation is included - area in general was on the expensive side but not ridiculous.

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

    • It's more about the crowd :)

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Charity challenge!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management, Purchasing and Supply

London

August 2014

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