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by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.3

    About You

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

    • I found it very interesting.

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

    • It was only a single day to view what life in the company was like.

    1/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Lots of information was given.

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

    • The information given is very handy for filling out CVs and application forms.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It followed structure and was never late.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was social, funny and lively.

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

    • It was only a single day event.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • It showed us how the company runs and how well the employees are treated, a good general lifestyle it seemed.

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

    • Very much, it offered tours around the offices.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I have confirmed I would like to enter the energy industry. Engineering if possible.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £50 was reimbursed for travel.

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

    • Yes, there were opportunities to meet other graduates.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They felt a little rushed, and there weren't enough graduates to meet. None for engineering which was a problem.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, we were told extensively about home/work balance.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

London

September 2015

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