Internship Review at Centrica

The Role

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Although it is a good placement scheme, I did not enjoy my project but that is just personal preference.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

My team were often not in the office but when they were there it was good.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

My manager was quite inexperienced so couldn't give me much career advice. I was given weekly 1:1s with my manager for project support, although he didn't always follow through.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

You are given ownership for your project which is good.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was really impressed with how well the programme was organised.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Accommodation was free.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Review 65/75 for Centrica

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