Insight day participant Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed the event a lot as I am able to have a greater insight on what the company does.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • To a great extent. I was treated and felt welcomed when I was attending the event.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I was advised on how do I go about my job application when applying for Centrica as well as other companies.

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

    • The skills I learnt for writing a CV will help me when I am applying for a job/summer placement.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight day was well structured. I was informed on the changes in the time table at the start of the event, enabling me to prepare myself mentally.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Fun and fruitful. I was able to network with the attendants from various backgrounds.

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

    • To a great extent. Centrica took the initiative to invite current graduates as well as interns to tell us more about their roles in the company and give advice.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The office tour around the company gave me an idea on the working life I would experience if I work at the company.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • A lot

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very valuable. It has given me a better insight on a particular job, enabling me to gauge whether I am suitable for it

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Yes

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, during lunch time. Maybe a little more time after the event would be great!

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Really helpful. It has given me more ideas and thoughts to think about before applying for a particular role.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Not that I am aware of

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

June 2015

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