Internship Review at Centrica

The Role

Role Description

-analysing the ROI of British Gas' retention activities.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Good social and work life.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Got a lot of responsibility and genuinely undertook projects which added value to the business.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had a manager, and supervisor so between these 2, I was supported throughout my placement to make sure I was able to get the most out of it.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Busy, I had a project which needed to be completed in the 10 weeks as well as took part in events for charity and other jobs which arose.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given a high degree of autonomy and independence to make an impact and this made me more confident in being able to handle responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A lot of skills were developed by myself in particular my ability to solve complex issues, as well as showing a strong work ethic to overcome problems I faced.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

okay, wasnt as vibrant as other places I have worked but I was able to enjoy a good camraderie with my team.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Excellent. Kept busy and always had something to do.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We had training courses such as one which enabled us tod evelop our ability to present to others in a professional manner.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There were 40 other interns all living together in the Brunel University halls provided by Centrica and this emant we were able to generate a good social scene with something to do every night. This is the aspect I miss the most.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

London is expensive but Uxbridge certainly doesnt have the prices of central london so not too expensive.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Absolutely fantastic due to the fact that there were so many of us together.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Yes but through socialising and doing things with other interns.

Review 72/75 for Centrica

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