Insight Review at Centrica

The Role

Role Description

Get information, create databases, sorting sifting and assistance etc.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I enjoyed it very much.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

They were very welcoming and made me feel valued.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The supervisors were supportive but not very friendly.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Interesting work was given to me and I was busy for most of my job.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

As I was just a beginner not much responsibility was given to me.

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

I developed a lot of skills especially communication.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Workaholic yet jovial.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very well organized.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Investment was reasonable.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Company Car
• International Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Working from home
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

quite appealing.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very decent.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Around 500 pounds a month.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

yes very lively.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Not many.

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?

Good place.

Review 67/75 for Centrica

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