Student Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • Everything Else
    2.3

    About You

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

    • The insight as a whole was very informative. From description about the past and future role of the Centrica.

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

    • To be honest that is hard to answer as we only spent 6 hrs on site and we were a rather large group. Otherwise we were greated, accomodated very well during the short 6 hrs.

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

    • We recieved a talk on applications skills. After owing a CV for so long, I realised it was not really up to standard with the tips we were shown

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

    • Again not applicable to answer this question fully, but I would not call the day a waste of time.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was structured reasonably well but there is tonnes of room for improvement

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • I was impressed by the mixture of students who attended the insight day. Everyone was cheerful and talkative and so were the presenter. It was fun.

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

    • The insight day was only 6 hrs long. I am unable to answerthis question.

    1/5
  • 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?

    • Not much was touched on about engineering and science roles but on a general note, Centrica sounds like an exciting and rewarding company to work for.

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

    • The presenters went into depth explaining ethos of the company which is aimed at producing and delievering clean, affordable sustainable energy.

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

    • My mind was already made up about Centrica being a company I would wish to work for before attending the insight day.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Had a wonderful lunch as well.

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

    • Yes there was an opportunity to network although the time and the number of company employees were insufficient.

    2/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Not adequate.

    1/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Not many were mentioned except for 5 a-side football and on site gym.

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

    • I would for someone who resides in the vicinity of the event but probably for one who lives further away.

    3/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

July 2015

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