Summer Intern - Analyst Review

by Centrica

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the placement a lot. The job itself did not stretch me technically however I gained valuable skills in communication and 'softer' skills.

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

    • Very. They immediately made me feel part of a team and not a child. I was given responsibility and was helping them with there work on a consistent basis. They were always keen to praise me or tell me what I could improve.

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

    • Not much, however that was a personal choice and I wanted the freedom. I feel if I wanted more guidance I could have easily attained it.

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

    • Not very. The job required doing a project over a 10 week basis which I felt could have been done in 6. I personally would have preferred a bigger project.

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

    • A fair amount. The project I was undertaking was important but I was aware I couldn't do everything I wanted to do due to my skill set. I felt this was fair but I do think more responsibility would have helped.

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

    • Not very much. My major criticism of the program is they but very technical people in not very technical roles. I think this has helped me become more well rounded but it will definitely not help in my degree or the current career path I want to be on.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive and relaxed. People are generally nice and always welcome to take a question.

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

    • OK. Some training sessions were pointless or at the wrong time. However, the structure at the end with reviews and presentations were good.

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

    • A lot. They gave us a lot of training and team days as well as provided us with the freedom to persure our own goals.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Fairly. I would have to be in a technical role though. I did enjoy the company environment though.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were all in the same halls that the company put us in so yes it was good socially. The graduate team also but on team days that allowed us to get to know each other. I was generally impressed with how social the group was.

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

    • Accommodation was provided for us by the company. The area itself was expensive but that was offset by the massive saving of not paying accommodation.

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

    • Virtually none. No students were in our halls and all clubs had shut. This did not bother me, I don't particularly like clubs.

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

    • Lots of local clubs as well as those ran by the company. The halls also had countless sporting activities.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

South West

August 2015

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