Power Academy Scholar Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The project I had the opportunity to work on was really interesting and we produced a tangible result which will have an impact in the company so it was really worthwhile. National Grid provides lots of opportunities to experience a huge range of aspects of the company which is really good

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

    • When we presented to a panel of engineers the interest in the subject was clear and I think we both felt that the work we had produced was valued by them.

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

    • We had weekly meetings with our line manager and those running the Power Academy scheme made sure we knew they were available for support should it be necessary.

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

    • As we had to produce a document at the end of our placement we had quite a lot of work to do to complete it but I wasn't busy all day.

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

    • We were in a small group of people looking into the content of our project and hopefully the strategy document should kick-off further work and changes to be implemented so we had some responsibility.

    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 have a greater appreciation for all aspects that would impact on a strategy change within a company and the difficulty of implementing any change.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly but quiet

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

    • Very well organised, only let down by some aspects such as travel not being made clear.

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

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The future opportunities are fantastic with a huge range of jobs and careers on the graduate scheme. From what I've heard from graduates, their tasks are varied and the company invest a huge amount of time and money into your development.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a group of about 15 interns, most of whom were based in the same location so the social aspect was really good. There were many opportunities to socialise with the graduates as well

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

    • Fairly standard for a University town, my rent was slightly more than some alternatives but it suited me well and socialising wasn't too expensive at all!

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

    • I was living in Leamington Spa where there are loads of pubs and bars and a few small nightclubs, it was very similar to my University living so it suited me!

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

    • There were quite a few opportunities organsied amongst the other interns but nothing was organsied by the company

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

September 2014

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