Insight Day Review

by Centrica

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The Centrica Insight day at Centrica's Headquarters in Windsor was an amazing experience to learn more about Centrica different divisions from current graduates and employees. The insight day was very organised with a diverse range of activities scheduled throughout the day. The experience was very enjoyable as the staff were very friendly and informative, also the graduate recruitment team gave insightful tips on applications, interviews and what they are looking for in graduates for the company.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Though the Centrica insight event was only a day, Centrica graduate recruitment structured the day with various activities and a large number of current staff and graduates joined for networking throughout the day. During the event, we received a insightful and informative talk from a experienced staff member about Centrica and its business structure, and also learned more about the energy industry. This insight day made me feel valued as i was able to network with individuals from each department.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • During the Centrica Insight day, the graduate recruitment team and current graduates gave support during workshop and teamwork activity used to simulate a assessment centre. The gradaute recruitment team was very helpful and informative as provide me personal advice on my application for Centrica summer internship program, giving me an understanding of what a excellent candidate would be expected to show in applications.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • During the Centrica insight day at Windsor Headquarters, several activities were scheduled to develop both career skills and soft skills need to perform within a gradaute role. One of the activities during the insight day was a panel of current graduates form several of the divisions at Centrica, who gave advice and insight into skills need to excel at graduate roles. Another actiity during the day was a team building exercise used to simulate a assessment centre.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • During the Centrica insight day at Windsor Headquarters, Though only one day, the graduate recruitment team did an amazing job at structuring a very busy schedule with both networking opportunities and talks from all department at Centrica and career development sessions. The Insight day was very informative and structured and gave me a insight into Centrica and the energy industry.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • During the Centrica insight day at Windsor Headquarters, had over 50 current undergraduates with a range of degrees from Science, engineering and economics from large range of universities. We all had a common interest in Centrica and energy industry so atmosphere was very exciting, as networked and learn more about other undergraduates interests in different divisions within Centrica.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • During the Centrica insight day at Windsor Headquarters, Though only a one day event, the graduate recruitment team at Centrica had put a large amount of effort into structuring diverse range of activities to give us both an understanding of Centrica's different business functions and also understanding of trends in energy markets. Also a large number of current staff and graduates took time out of their day to network with us, which was informative and insightful into the different roles at centrica.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • During the Centrica insight day at Windsor Headquarters, though only a one day event, This event was very insightful into all divisions and business functions with Centrica from the range activities with recruitment team and panel with current graduate in several different roles. This experience gave me understanding of what each role with Centrica involved, from networking with several current staff about their role and responsibilities in Centrica.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • During the Centrica insight day at Windsor Headquarters, though only a one day event, I learned a significant amount about the Centrica work culture. From networking with current staff and gradaute in a diverse number of roles within company, to panel from recent graduates in Centrica, hearing about their career progression and meritocratic nature of their roles and emphasise on responsibility.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • During the Centrica insight day at Windsor Headquarters, though only a one day event, This experience was extremely valuable for my future career within energy industry as learned about all roles with centrica from networking sessions with experienced staff and gradaute in all roles and panels and talks from graduates. I had learn about the roles in each division, which i had previously was unaware of, so helped me understand what role suits my skills.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • The Centrica graduate recruitment team was very helpful with travel and reimbursing all undergradautes that attend the event.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • During the Centrica insight day at Windsor Headquarters, though only a one day event, The gradaute recruitment team did an amazing job of organising several networking sessions throughout the day with current staff and graduates or placement student from all divisions with Centrica. The staff and recent graduates were very informative and helpful giving personal experiences within the company. The networking sessions were the best part of the event as i learned about responsibilities that each role with each department in Centrica have.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • yes

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • no, but not expected as it was a one day event

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, This experience was one of the most informative and interesting insight days i have ever attended. If you want to learn more about Centrica and what role you could have career, this event will give a large amount information about Centrica's business functions and what role you could pursue.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

December 2015


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