insight day Review

by Centrica

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Rating

2.7/5
  • About You
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.5
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The day was interactive, informative and welcoming!

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone was really friebdkyand welcoming, the graduates were willing to give precious career advice and even interview tips

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There were hard copies of the minutes so you knew what was happening all the time and also knew what to expect next.

    3/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • As an economist, I wasn't sure how I could fit in a firm like centrica, however I was made aware of the financial roles and how to apply for them successfully.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Well structured, good mix of interaction with peers as well as with centrica employees

    3/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Sandy did a great job hosting it, her charismatic and bubbly personality reflected throughout the day

    3/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was informed of the career development opportunities and networking with graduates I acknowledged the scope for self development

    3/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • As it was only a day, not much however the tour gave a quick insight

    3/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • We learnt the core values and also more about the other offices

    3/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Helped me further explore my career path potentials

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Travel was paid for


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes

    3/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Helpful, informative even got to have hit lunch with them in their canteen!

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Briefly

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely!

    3/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2015


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