Insight Day Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

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

    • It was an enjoyable day as it was good to speak to current grads who are already in the job roles. However, I was interested in the Marketing grad scheme which I felt was slightly neglected. The day was more focused around the finance roles.

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

    • The company employees were extremely enthusiastic and personable and therefore it felt like our presence was valued.

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

    • There was always staff available to speak to or to ask questions to.

    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 information on building a good CV and/or application was invaluable and will help me with grad scheme applications next year.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a clear schedule outlined at the beginning of the day which all ran to plan.

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

    • Positive, vibrant and informative.

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

    • Tips on CV building/ application forms.

    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?

    • The day provided an insight into the companies values and what they actually do in great depth.

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

    • Current grads gave excellent speeches on what it's like working at Centrica.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • There wasn't much focus on the individual grad schemes but it was good to get to know the company as a whole.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel expenses up to £50.

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

    • Yes, current grads and other people on the insight day.

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

    • Over lunchtime there was opportunity for networking.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, there is a football team and gardens around the offices.

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

    • Yes, if you are interested in finding more about Centrica as a company and about the energy industry.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South West

July 2015

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