Electrical Engineering Summer Placement Review

by Centrica

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • overall a very enjoyable experience. there were however periods where I felt i could have had more guidnace or things to do

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

    • eveyone was very welcoming and open to questioning or willing to help if asked.

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

    • i was given a good deal of support however when things were a little busy quite naturally I was maybe a 2nd priority

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

    • I was kept reasonably busy most of the time with plenty of time spent away from the office experiencing feild operations at 1st hand also incorporated in my placement

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • depending on how well I complete my task it should implement a real change in company procedure in the long run and so the project entails a fair degree of responsibility

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

    • I feel the experience gained will be invaluable for my oppertunities of future employability

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • the office was very relaxed if a little quiet. overall an atmosphere I felt i could work comfortably in.

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

    • Very well organised in general although some problems due to being based geographically some distance away from the Graduate team organising the placement.

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

    • A well organised scheme focused on developing employability skills.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • would definitely consider as a future employer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • As I was based away from the bulk of the other students on placement socially there were some shortcomings. organised days helped this however and from accounts of students based closer together the social aspects of their placement were excellent.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • reasonably cheap to live.

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

    • based in Lancaster - a student town so not much atmosphere during the summer months I was there

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few staff nights and events were available during my time which helped me integrate with the team.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2009

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