Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement Review
at Centrica
Internship (1 Month+)
Engineering
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Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The task given during the 7-week placement was to investigate long-duration energy storage and write a report presenting the recommendations for the most suitable for Centrica to invest in. Day-to-day involved meeting with various colleagues at Centrica, including our line manager and reaching out to other streams for assistance. Aside from that, regular sessions for all summer placement students were held such as #IAmRemarkable.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was easy to learn about the business and everyone was very friendly and willing to share the roles they had completed and what that entailed. Information about the business was easily found and new updates were shared on the intranet and occasionally through email.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes developed numerous skills including time-management, organisation, communication and interpersonal skills. Presentation skills were also improved through several opportunities. I also gained new knowledge of the capabilities of excel.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The general atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly with everyone contacted willing to give up time to help with our project, or to teach more about the capabilities of excel. During a site visit, high-up members of staff gave up time to talk to us and answer questions as we came up with them. There seems to be a culture of trying things with mistakes not mattering as long as you learn.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I thoroughly enjoyed the placement. My team was highly engaging and willing to put the work in, which in itself was enjoyable to research and relevant. Supporting leaders were quick to respond and happy to answer any queries. The use of buddies was also very effective for answering any questions, especially low-level that you felt you didn't want to be seen wasting peoples time with.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Centrica
5/5
Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica
Look up the companies values and conduct as they are central to everything the company does.
