Renewables Analyst Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my placement which provided me with some great opportunities to develop my skill set and give me an insight into how a large company operates.

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

    • My colleagues were reliant on the work I did and I was an essential part of the team. Also got on with them very well.

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

    • Had regular meetings with my manager who provided regular support throughout my placement,

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

    • Was kept busy with operational work and if I ever needed more work during quiet periods there was plenty of project based work I could pick up.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The work I carried out was operational work that if I had not been there, another full time member of the team would of had to carry out. The responsibilities I had had direct implications on the team's overall work.

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

    • The role was quite data heavy and analytically inclined so progressed these skills. However, the role wasn't that much linked to my degree regarding business.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was quite quiet and reserved although there was plenty of opportunity to talk to colleagues and have a catch up.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was well run although the start of it was a bit unorganized. By the end of the placement it didn't feel like a placement more like an actual job.

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

    • The company were heavily invested in my personal development. They discussed areas I could improve and provided ample opportunities to develop these areas among others.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would seriously consider coming back to work for the company on the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Didn't live near work. Commuted in from London as opposed to renting nearby.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Reading town, the nearest

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • National Grid provided plenty of sporting and non sporting activities out of work.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2015

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