Midstream finance analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • 8, the experience was definitely improved by the accomodation provided for the 10 weeks. Living with all the other interns made it very enjoyable.

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

    • 7, my team were very nice and accepting. I integrated well.

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

    • 9, my line manager was very supportive and was always available to answer any questions I had and help where possible.

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

    • 5, the days varied but I always felt if I had too much work/too little I would be able to bring this up with my manager and get it changed to suit me/

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • 7, I was working on project that would be used by many people even after I finished my placement.

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

    • 8, the main skill developed being on excel.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • 9, everyone was so happy and chatty. Great environment to be working in.

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

    • 9, I was always in the loop and knew what was going on.

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

    • 9, opportunites were always given to us - and if we required more I felt that you were always able to ask.

    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?

    • 7

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 10, everybody got on so well! We made sure to do a range of activities to keep us busy in the evening including golf and ice skating!

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

    • 10, cost of living = free! The main attraction to this placement, in my opinion.

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

    • 7, wasn't great but with a great group of you it was fun!

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

    • 9 - including the charity challenge and company run events like football.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

South East

August 2015

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