Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I worked in Group Tax, ensuring the business remains compliant with HMRC guidelines. Using software, such as Excel, Power BI and SAP, I conducted data analysis to gain detailed information and identify discrepancies between systems. Researching and delivering presentations was also a significant part of my role.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a moderate amount of responsibility, with opportunities to work on important projects but with the support of my line manager and entire team.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I learnt how to use different types of financial software. I also improved soft skills such as communication, collaboration, adaptability and presentation skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support and guidance during my internship, through avenues of my line manager, grad buddy, wider team and emerging talent. There were many workshops dedicated to improving soft skills as well as access to LinkedIn Learning and My Learning Campus.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was very relaxed and supportive. It was a comfortable environment to ask questions and make mistakes, focusing on your development. There was also flexibility in hybrid working.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it a lot.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Centrica
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Centrica
Focus on their core values, research about all their business units and purpose, and show a willingness to learn - you don't have to get everything right from the beginning.
