Internship Review at Centrica

The Role

Role Description

Various Roles;
-Assess relative strength of business unit against competitors.
-Review and identify new growth opportunities.
-Develop strategic growth plan.
-Provide recommendations for senior management.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Had a really good time throughout the entire placement. Not a bad word to say about the whole experience.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Within days felt fully integrated into team. Was regularly being asked my opinions etc in meetings.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Had one to one meetings with my line manager every week. Fully supportive of me.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Fairly busy on a daily basis, with weekly targets to meet.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My work was being fed into the development of a three year strategic growth plan. So much more responsibility than I could have imagined.

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 have learnt various skills that will serve me well for the rest of my career.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Really fun and social office.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Really well set up. Accomodation provided. Training courses etc.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Presentation training and assessments. Also had an individual performance contract throughout.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• Company Car
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have got a job with them starting next September. All interns were assessed throughout.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Shared accomodation with the other interns. Lots of socialising.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Free accomodation provided by employer and generally cheap living on location.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Busy amd active night life.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Yes plenty of charity and team building events throughout. Including charity challenge.

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?

Really impressed by whole experience.

Review 71/75 for Centrica

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