Data Strategy and Change Management Analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I did enjoy it, though parts of it were frustratingly constrained by bureaucracy and my role did not really match up to what I'd been led to believe when I applied.

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

    • My team in particular made me feel very welcome and valued.

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

    • My line manager and her manager were very supportive, without micromanaging and preventing me coming up with my own ideas.

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

    • It varied a great deal. There were a few weeks during which I was very busy with reports and meetings and the like, and other periods where I didn't have enough to properly fill my time. I think that was due to the nature of my role more than the placement set up.

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

    • Quite a bit, although my manager did regularly check that I was happy and delivering as required.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not really much assistance with my degree studies, but then I didn't take the placement for that reason. The experience of working in a big corporate, of running meetings and giving professional presentations will certainly be useful after my degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very open plan, and the hot desking meant that you got to know a lot of people. It was friendly, but professional. I got on very well with my team

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

    • The placement was quite well organised, especially with regard to the provision of accommodation and the organisation of training and development days.

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

    • A few training days, and the opportunity to visit and learn from people across the business.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Fairly appealing as the graduate scheme seems well set up and good experience. However it was not clear what the chances of advancement are after the graduate placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The summer placement students based in Windsor, Staines and London were all provided accommodation together so the social scene was good. Less so amongst my team, though we got on well in the office and they took me for lunch at the end of my time there

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

    • Staines, so not as pricey as central London but not cheap either

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Staines was not so great, Windsor was nearby and better, but a little expensive

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

    • Lots. Charity work was actively encouraged, plus there were activities in the local area to get involved with if you wanted to.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Data Science, Business Management

London

August 2014

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