Power Academy Scholar Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Challenging work, meeting lots of interesting professionals and some very informative site visits.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Although lacking in technical knowledge felt respected and trusted to do proper work, and spoken to on equal terms.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Boss is an industry expert who talked through issues with us regularly, sharing a lot of knowledge. Other colleagues very supportive, even when busy.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Periods of boredom mainly related to waiting for data, if looking for extra tasks colleagues could find additional, appropriate tasks.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsible for research of real importance to company, trusted to work by ourselves to complete project without being micromanaged.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Have much improved knowledge of power systems, the electricity market and a clearer picture of how careers can develop after uni- something to target, has increased motivation. Practiced and improved data manipulatino skills, research-type nature of project good practice for uni projects.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone polite and friendly, people work hard but talk from time to time.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good induction day, and great conference for power academy members. Access to technical experts and most of the necessary resources- there were some permission issues with accessing data files on the server.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Book and software grants available, encouraged to improve communication and presenting skills. To recieve bursary for this academic year, and another placement with National Grid next summer.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are many industries perhaps more exciting than electricity transmission however NG provide a clear career path, excellent skill development and good benefits. Many graduates have recommended joining the graduate scheme after uni.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lived with several and lived near several more. Gathered regularly for excursions and spent a lot of time together.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Pubs a little pricey, living costs average to low.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Many very pleasant pubs in the area and a couple of crowded clubs.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Football and volunteering opportunities e-mailed round. Newnet, an organization for new starts at NG offered a few events.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

August 2011

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