HSES Intern Review
by Centrica
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.4
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The Company
3.6
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The Culture
3.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I have thoroughly enjoyed the work I have been involved in and witnessing the progress of my work by the end of the placement has given me a real sense of achievement.
As I began to build my confidence as the internship progressed, I became more confident in the value I was adding to the project I was completed.
The support I was given was fantastic and allowed me to develop both professionally and personally.
I don't there has ever been a perfect balance but I think that is the exciting part of being able to adapt to changing priorities. Most days were busy.
I had a big role in the project I was set and it involved trying to improve the wider business by making processes more efficient and more accurate.
I have developed my knowledge and skills which can be used in both my degree and any role I take.
The Company
The office atmosphere was very supportive, encouraging but also allowed you to concentrate and work hard. Generally, people are very approachable if you have questions and are happy to help.
The internship was well organised. I live in London and was based in Aberdeen so I had accommodation and travel sorted prior to my move by the Graduate team. The structure of the internship was well balanced, and I had opportunities to go back to the south on a number of occasions to get involved in training and development with the rest of the interns.
It is very apparent that Centrica recognise the importance of training and development as my internship has been packed full of valuable experiences. In my first two weeks of the internship, it was heavily based on training and it allowed me to get familiar with the business and my role before getting stuck in on my project.
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
I have thoroughly enjoyed working in the Health, Safety, Environment and Security department and I plan to apply to the graduate scheme.
The Culture
There were only two interns (including me) based in Aberdeen so I did not have the opportunity to see most of the interns. I took part in a charity challenge where I was placed in a group with other interns which was a good opportunity to meet others.
The accommodation is provided by Centrica. The flat of 7 I stayed in was empty for the first week and two others moved in after that.
I lived in the city centre so there are lots of bars, restaurants, shops and clubs near by.
Yes there were many opportunities to get involved in a range of activities.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Environmental Science
Scotland
August 2015
