Placement Year Review at Centrica

The Role

Role Description

The role obtained through my placement year within British Gas Business' credit department was; to provide a high level of Resource and Planning service to SME internal customers.

The daily duties and tasks, were carried out primarily through collating key information and data. Utilising this acquired resource, the team and I were able implement our knowledge and understanding of the business to provide influential insight for management. In doing so provided advocacy for ideas and decisions,which created and developed large quantity's of value adding projects

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The placement opportunity has been a fantastic chance to implement my theoretical knowledge within a practical business environment. My role, as an Insight Analyst, has been incredible experience; significantly helping me to develop my interpersonal skills framework, by infusing key graduate competencies.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Throughout my time within the organisation; I felt highly valued, by my team and our internal customers. The importance of delivering high level management information on a daily, weekly and monthly basis; was greatly acknowledged and understood by the credit department. The respect and gratitude received for the work and our commitments, was highly commended.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The mentoring received throughout my employment was incredibly constructive, helping to grow my confidence within the business environment. My manager throughout this period progressively exposed me to more challenging scenarios whilst educating me about, stakeholder management and methods of best business practice. The monthly ‘catch-ups’ created a key insight into my performance, with comprehensive feedback provided.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

As the responsibility grew within the job; so did the amount of work received, in addition to the number of stakeholders to manage. The small team of 4, I was member of, were always busy (which to be honest was better than being bored). Although the amount of work was not overwhelming, it could have been eased by extra pair of hands.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The responsibility, as stated in the question above, grew as I progressed and became more knowledgeable of the business. The continual networking undertaken helped to develop this, allowing me to engage and deliver key milestone to my internal customers on a frequent basis.

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

The skills developed from my years employment i believe are skills for life. The enhancement of my key graduate competencies, have directed me in the appropriate direction for my final years study and beyond.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Review 34/75 for Centrica

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