Internal Auditor Review

by Centrica

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed it and it definitely helped me define my professional personality.

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

    • Albeit having a big team, of over 20 people, I could always find support and someone ready to help me.

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

    • My line manager was away for long periods of time, but I could count on other members of the team.

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

    • Between my project, extra-curricular and charity events.

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

    • Enough to feel I added value to the company, but I believe I could have done more.

    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 now use some of the things I learned during my internship for my university work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Varied between very hectic, active and fun to a quiet office during the Olympics.

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

    • We were offered great support, but the process to finding out whether we were offered a Grad scheme was a bit slow and unclear.

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

    • Was trained in many areas, both for my project but also with all the interns (presentation training).

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very! I have been offered a Grad scheme.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great one! There was 50 of us living in the accommodation provided by Centrica, which meant going back home to a lot of great people. We had nights out together very often.

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

    • Windsor is quite an expensive area, but we went to London quite often.

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

    • Not bad depending on the choice!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • As many as you wanted to take.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit, Recruitment

London

October 2012

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