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Centrica

Commercial Analyst Review

at Centrica

Internship (1 Month+)

Data Analysis

Windsor

Review Submitted: August 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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 - Overview of Role
4.3/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Data collection, synthesis, modelling and presentation using multiple analytical software engines such as Power BI.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Initially, there was a lot of support through regular one on ones, then a large onus was placed upon me to to build the foundations for a model for the S&S business.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Technical skills such as data analytics and visualisation, as well as soft skills such as confidence, time management and prioritisation.
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?
4/5
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?
Incredible support from my line manager and wider team, as well as from ITMs, with regular check ins regarding work and personal development
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?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone within the business is extremely supportive and helpful despite busy schedules. The office was a very relaxed atmosphere.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I found the last 9 weeks extremely engaging and beneficial
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Centrica
Be curious, proactive, and open to learning—Centrica values initiative and collaboration, so make the most of every opportunity to connect, contribute, and grow.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Centrica
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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