Placement Year Review at E.ON UK

The Role

Role Description

1.Forecast half hourly electricity usage by the larger E.ON customers.
2.Improve current systems and processes as well as to develop new systems & processes.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Ever learning new things in a relaxed atmosphere.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

They got me involved in important projects from early on, some of which they gave me full steer of.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

From day one to the very last they were all very helpful and willing to guide me through any difficulties and to support my personal development.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I always had a very exciting next project to embark on but was never rushed to over exert myself.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The role carried a lot of responsibility and I was eased into the role quite well. I gradually took more responsibility in the wider team including been part of the communications work stream.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The skills I developed will I believe vastly help me into becoming a rounded professional. My technical, interpersonal and business skills were immensely boosted to another level.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Relaxed yet professional.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

From day one, I was intergrated into the work enviroment seamlessly.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was always encouraged to take up internal courses which were on offer all year round and was seconded to other departments for sit ins, so that I could learn more about the business.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Been fast tracked to the Graduate program final assessment, yet to go for the assessment.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was introduced to fellow placement students but did not keep in touch.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Normal, not too expensive.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I was not quite staying in area

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We had team days and teams events were we went as a team for pub quizzes, pool/Snooker e.t.c.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

The company is an awesome place to further develop oneself and I would encourage anyone to embark on the same journey.

Review 21/22 for E.ON UK

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