Hedging Strategy Analyst Review

by Centrica

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The placement was very rewarding.

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

    • My team were very supportive.

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

    • I knew that support or help was available if I had needed it.

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

    • There was always something for me to be doing even if it wasn't directly related to the project I had been assigned.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility but could have been given more had I felt the need.

    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 developed extremely valuable skills that will definitely be useful in future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was hard working but everyone was friendly.

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

    • The application process was very well organised although it would have been good to know our roles/locations slightly earlier in the year.

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

    • We were provided with a great session to improve our presenting skills as well as the opportunity to receive career coaching.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • I will be starting on the graduate programme in Sept 2011.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene outside of work was excellent.

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

    • Windsor and the surrounding area was quite expensive.

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

    • Being so close to London was great as well as there being a few clubs close by.

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

    • Opportunities were available in the surrounding area.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

November 2010

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