Information System Analyst Review

by National Grid

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was insightful, I saw many parts of the business and how national grid operates. Friendly environment and quite relevant if you study electrical engineering. the experience made my uni studies much more tangible. It was also interesting to learn how National Grid makes profit and understand their importance in transmission of electricity across uk.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Colleagues were really helpful and took time to guide me through the weeks I was there. I was often praised for my achievements and given feedback on the work I’ve done. At the end of the placement a presentation day was help where all interns had the opportunity to present the work during the past 8 weeks and therefore get recognised.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The new talent program is very good and well organised and the whole summer was planned out quite well. I not only had the support of my manager, but also other employees and fellow interns who were always more than happy to help with any problems I had. Everyone is very patient and understand that you will have a lot of questions at the start.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • As well as my goals, there were many site visits that I took part in and therefore kept me busy through out the days I was working here. However, after finishing objectives, there wasn't much else to be done. It would be good if students are given more work that is usually done for employees. This perhaps can be further improved.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given adequate responsibilities and felt that what I'm doing is important. However, I wasn't given any other work outside the scope of my objectives. This can be improved. I was always praised for the work I did. I recommend students to ask for more responsibilities if they feel like the placement is not challenging them.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I gained a lot of presentational skills and improved my writing abilities. I improved how I manage my time also which is very useful for my degree. I did a lot of programming too which gave me a lot of confidence that has helped in my university project. Learning other skills such as using excel has been quite useful for me in uni.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The National Grid Warwick office houses around 3,000 employees and so it can seem daunting seeing unfamiliar faces around the office every day. However, there are opportunities to attend events such as business awareness talks and sports clubs which allow you to network and meet people across the business. This ensures that all employees are made to feel valued and welcome. The office also has a hot desk policy and so it is easy to meet new people around the office which creates a good atmosphere.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was very well organised. At the start, there was a welcome day where students were given a lot of information about the company and what is expected of everyone. There was also an opportunity to ask as many questions as you want before your work started. We were also told who our line managers were and were told a time and place to meet them on the first day.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company takes personal development very seriously. This is their main ethos and is important to me because at this age I would like to develop myself as fast as possible so that I can go up the career ladder and be good as what I do. There were a lot of opportunities to improve my core skills such as communication and writing skills.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The Industrial Placement scheme at National Grid is a direct route into the Graduate programme and is to be treated like a yearlong interview in which you should showcase what you have to offer in order to secure a place on the Grad Scheme. The Grad Scheme gives you the chance to explore different areas of Finance as well as completing your accounting qualification which is a great way to start a career after university.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I met some ETP students during the first week of my placement and we have kept in contact, gone out together and supported each other throughout our placements. Also getting involved with Newnet events helps you to develop relationships with people in the same position as you, so you will surely meet people on the placement.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Coming from London I did hope that it would be a lot cheaper leaving outside of London, although Leamington Spa is a 'royal' town and is not as cheap as anticipated. Nevertheless, it has been manageable on the salary to live comfortably and enjoy nights and evenings out. The cost of living was manageable.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The night life pretty good in Leamington and there are lots of things to do and see with friends. Being close to two universities and the company having taken on a fair amount of undergraduates and graduates, it has been easy to meet people and develop relationships.There are a couple of clubs but Leamington is mainly good for its bars, which host live music near enough every weekend, and the bars are very close to each other so you won't have to taxi between them.So I imagine that it's alright.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes! At the beginning I was not too sure about what to do. However, the companies new employee's group called Newnet gets you involved in lots of activities outside your day job which allows you to meet new friends, volunteer and learn about different aspects of the business. I managed to make a reasonable number of friends during my internship but it was a long shot from blowing me away with the number of possibilities.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

July 2018


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