Visitor Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • About You
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • Everything Else
    2.8

    About You

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

    • We had excellent talks from their experts and had good activities to keep us away from boredom.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The staff were approachable and welcoming, and we got free lunch from their restaurant, which was one of the best things that happened in the day.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We received some good guidance and talks during the company tour.

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

    • It has helped us in applying for jobs which will be very useful for the future.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There were some changes that had to be made which caused slight disruptions in the schedule, but the staff coped well with this.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves while being occupied with work.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They gave some good advice in job applications and gave us a better understanding of their own firm.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • They provided really persuading offers that the company provides thee employees.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • They did a brief explanation of the company's structure and its other sister companies.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It played a major role and made me think of applying for the company once I graduate. They were very persuasive in the programs they provide, which made me realize how good the firm was.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were given a reimbursement form that allowed us to get back up to 50 pounds worth of travelling.

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

    • We had a lunch with recent graduates and intern.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were very happy with their jobs and explained why they chose Centrica to work in. It made me like the company even more.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • They took us to the gym where employers could work out, and there was a vast green space for the employers to relax. Moreover, they talked about the sister companies having the same/even better facilities than their's.

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2015

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