Forecasting and Segmentation Analyst Review

by Npower

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I had a very experience working for Npower.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues, and was felt very welcomed from the start.

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

    • I was given alot of guidance by my line manager. I had a one to one induction with my line manager at the start then went on additional training with the other students to learn how the organisation works.

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

    • Some days I was incredibly busy, and others I wasn't.

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

    • I was given quite alot of responsibility even though I was only there 8 weeks.

    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 a much more confident and organised person since working for Npower. I have learnt so many skills such as ICT skills where I have learnt to maniupulate large complex datasets.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a nice atomsphere were people would come and have a chat to give you a break from your work.

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

    • It was quite well organised and the work was very vaired which I enjoyed.

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

    • Since I was only there for 8 weeks, I didn't go on any extra training courses but did do an induction with Npower where I learnt about the company.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Yes I would definiately apply for the graduate scheme.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, I joined the badminton club where we played weekly. It was nice to meet other people within the organisation.

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

    • I lived at home so I didn't have any costs other than driving to work.

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

    • Birmingham is a fab night out, such a great city!

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

    • I joined the badminton club, and went to the pub with colleagues on a friday night.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

October 2012

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