Problem Manager Review

by Centrica

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I had all of the resources required in order to perform my job role, and all of my co-workers were friendly and supportive.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I recieved positive feedback from team members regarding work I completed.

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

    • I was given valuable support freely and as needed.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were periods where I did not have much to do, although this did not occur often.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A medium amount.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Gave me a technical insight into I.T and how it is managed within a international company.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • I would say it was an average hard-working office.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, everything was taken care of.

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

    • Quite a lot.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am hoping to get a position on their graduate programme next year.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was lots of socialising with the other interns.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reasonable for the south-east.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Terrible.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, particulary sporting events and charitable work.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

August 2009

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