Internship Review at Centrica

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Placement was thoroughly enjoyable, particularly because of the living arrangements we were provided with, it was very sociable!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was extremely well valued, I was given an important project with huge financial implications for the future.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was offered ample support by my team!

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had the perfect balance of work on an important project that progressed as I saw fit.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

My project had extremely important implications, but I was working under the watchful eye of an Exploration Team and Managers, thankfully!

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

Definitely set me up for my future in the oil industry!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Office was quiet during working hours, however there was always the opportunity to chat and joke. Out of work everyone knew how to let their hair down!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very well organised.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We had the graduate team watching over us and we were each assigned a coach to confide in.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was offered the job within three weeks of finishing my placement.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Oh yes!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Im used to Northern prices, but everything was still reasonable.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

I made the extra effort to go in to London, as everything nearby was fairly dull.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Lots of opportunity for sport, ideal for someone like me. Easy to set up activities yourself and invite others to join.

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?

Highly reccomended.

Review 66/75 for Centrica

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