Internship Review at Centrica

The Role

Role Description

Assisting in consolidation of group accounts.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have thoroughly enjoyed the placement.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was immediately made to feel part of the team.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My line manager was very supportive, showed me exactly what I had to do in a clear manner, and was happy to answer any questions I had. He also explained the wider picture of what part the work had to play in the business as a whole.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

This changed on a day to day basis, but I always had work to get on with.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The work I did contributed to the work done by the team, so it was essential that I completed it accurately and on time.

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

I have learnt the basic principles of accountancy, and have had a good insight into what a career in finance will involve.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The atmosphere in the office was quite relaxed and enjoyable.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

extremely well organised and set up, however once placed with a team the experience depended mainly on the willingness of the line manager to develop the student, without much input/contact from the organising team.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My line manager spent a lot of time explaining the work to me, and also was happy to spend time answering any questions that I had.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I would be very happy to work for Centrica if offered a place.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Accommodation was provided in university halls for those working in Windsor and Staines and this created an excellent social scene amongst the fellow students, one of the best parts of the placement.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The accommodation was organised and paid for by Centrica. The cost of socialising was quite high due to the proximity of London.

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

We lived in Egham with no night life during univeristy holidays, and we worked in Windsor where the nightlife was slightly better than Egham but still not great. London, and Richmond in particular, were reachable for better nightlife.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Only through the networking that took place amongst the fellow students.

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?

A thoroughly enjoyable summer. I have learnt a lot about finance, and had a great summer at the same time.

Review 26/75 for Centrica

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