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Centrica

Business Management Intern Review

at Centrica

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management

Windsor

Review Submitted: August 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
4.3/5 - Skills Development
3.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I was based within Net Zero fulfilment team under a journey manager for EV and ASHP. I spent my day-to-day working on customer communications.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I led design and review sessions for new communications as well as creating a master sheet for this product.
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?
Yes, we were encouraged to develop excel and presenting skills and had this monitored regularly.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
The level of support I received during the internship varied depending on my line manager’s workload. Compared to some of my peers who had daily check-ins, my interactions were less frequent, typically weekly at most. That said, when I did have the opportunity to connect, I received valuable feedback and meaningful opportunities for development, which I appreciated.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
3/5
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?
Centrica’s company culture felt friendly, youthful, and welcoming. The environment encouraged collaboration and openness, with a strong emphasis on learning and development
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?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
It was rewarding, it had highs and lows which I expect in any business environment
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Centrica
If you're applying to Centrica, be ready to embrace a friendly and youthful culture that values collaboration and learning. Take initiative in seeking out opportunities, whether that’s asking for feedback, joining team discussions, or volunteering for tasks. Support levels may vary depending on team dynamics, so being proactive and communicative can really help you make the most of your experience. Above all, bring curiosity and a positive attitude, Centrica is a great place to grow if you’re willing to engage and take ownership of your development.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Centrica
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
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