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Centrica

Marketing Summer Intern Review

at Centrica

Internship (1 Month+)

Digital Marketing

Windsor

Review Submitted: August 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - 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.
I worked as a Digital Marketing and Events intern in Energised Futures, Centrica's in house research and innovation incubator. I supported both internal and external communications, helping to enhance the organisation’s digital presence through LinkedIn campaigns, blog writing, and event planning. My work focused on translating technical insights into engaging content.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given a good level of responsibility during my internship. I independently managed our LinkedIn Content Calendar, our monthly newsletter, contributed to blog writing and publishing on our CMS tools, and worked closely with our researchers.
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?
I gained hands-on experience using CMS tools to build and update web pages, and enhanced my design skills by creating visual assets for social media posts. I developed my presentation skills by regularly sharing updates and presenting to various stakeholders.
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?
5/5
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
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received strong support throughout my internship. My line manager was approachable and encouraging every step of the way, and the Emerging Talent team was always available for guidance. I was also assigned a buddy who helped me settle in and navigate my role throughout the internship. Overall, everyone at Centrica has been supportive, always willing to share their knowledge to help you learn and grow.
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 at Centrica was friendly and inclusive, with plenty of opportunities to connect through intern networking events, volunteering opportunities, and sessions with senior leadership. The atmosphere was collaborative, and social events helped build strong relationships across teams.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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?
It was a rewarding internship that gave me the chance to work on meaningful projects while developing both creative and professional skills. I felt trusted with real responsibilities and enjoyed the opportunities to learn from colleagues across the business. This internship has given me greater confidence in my abilities and for sure, a better sense of direction for my future career.
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 proactive and open to learning. Centrica offers lots of support, but taking initiative really helps you make the most of it. Get involved in events, speak to people across teams, and don’t hesitate to ask questions.

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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