Supply Chain Analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Very much so. The sociable aspect of being involved with a lot of other interns made it very enjoyable.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt valued and everyone was very friendly.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I got given a line manager and a graduate buddy, both of whom were very supportive.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Seemed to fluctuate. Sometimes very busy, sometimes relatively quiet.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Reasonable amounts.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Very much so. On the job training taught me personal skills, technical skills and time management.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Serious most of the time, but the people were very friendly and were also very fun.

    4/5

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

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They invested a lot of money. I took part in several training days and off-site visits throughout my placement.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Hopefully!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, accommodation is provided with the rest of the placements, providing a very good social atmosphere.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Quite expensive.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Not very good.

    2/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Several, although you have to seek them out yourself.

    4/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015


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