Student Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.8
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed it to the extent that i found out more information about what the company does and clearly understood its job/internship application process

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

    • i feel that i was well accommodated at the event

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • i received guidance on how to apply for internships and help on making a good cv and cover letter

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • it allowed me to understand what a chemical engineer does as an optional career in the future particularly when it comes to working for centrica.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • very well the day was short but well organised and the agenda included all the required activities

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • exciting and inclusive. Everyone was involved and the team building exercise engaged many people who weren't part of the same group initially

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

    • Nothing as yet as it was an insight day. More of an informative day

    3/5
  • 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?

    • A general understanding from current employers

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It helped understand the company's goals, especially, their behaviors and values.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was valuable in a sense that i now have an interest in applying for an internship for the company

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • yes, gave us the chance to talk to current employers and what they are currently working on and how they became part of the centrica team.

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

    • good, as it gave us the information of the companys lifestyle from experienced workers

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • yes, examples the gym, outdoor activites

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • yes, an undergraduate or others studying engineering

    3/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2015

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