HR Summer Placement - Project Manager in Heating Installations (Sales) Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my internship so far -- I am well-supported by my manager, by a very proactive graduate, Kirsty, here in the office, and by living with other Centrica interns. The work is valuable to the business and challenging, which is hugely motivating. I have definitely learned a lot.

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

    • To my manager and a few friendly faces around the office, I felt very valued and respected. However, because I was not sitting with a concrete team at a bank of desks together, it has been challenging getting to know other people more widely.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Fantastic support, couldn't have asked for better.

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

    • Some days could be slightly hectic, but I was never bored, and overall I was master of my own time and could balance my days in an efficient manner.

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

    • I have really appreciated being given so much responsibility -- it is a huge motivator and a great way to learn as much as possible. I feel like I have been given the opportunity to make my mark.

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

    • This has been a real grounding experience in a big business, and what I have learned will remain relevant for many years to come, no matter what career I choose to pursue.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The Stockport office has a pleasant atmosphere. There are a lot of young contact staff, everyone is very professional but also personable and energetic.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I have been in very good hands! Apart from a little uncertainty before I arrived about who would manage me, there have been no technical hitches whatsoever and the internship has felt very structured. This level of organisation has really contributed to how far the graduate team has been able to push me, which has allowed me to get as much as possible from my time here.

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

    • Both financially and in terms of how much time people have dedicated, I have been very impressed with the focus on my own development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • There is a chance that I could be offered a place on Centrica's graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely, we have had a great time exploring Manchester together. The graduates have also been wonderful about inviting us to attend drinks and dinners with them. There haven't been any offers from other colleagues to socialise, but our age gap is quite large!

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

    • With a student bus pass, travel in Manchester has been very affordable. There are great shops and variety in the city. Something for every budget.

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

    • Fabulous! There is a lot of explore in Manchester, all different kinds of cuisine, bars and clubs. This summer the international festival has been on, so there are also lots of more cultured opportunities.

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

    • There probably were... but I haven't had too much time to join any clubs. Just shopping, the cinema, nights out, reading, walking in the parks.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2015

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