Social Obligations and Engagement Intern Review
at National Grid
Internship (1 Month+)
Data Analysis, Journalism and Publishing, PR and Communications
Derby
Review Submitted: August 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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 Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
My primary role was to support the community engagement team, particularly with regards to social impact/mobility programs and volunteering. Day to day was very varied, sometimes I was conducting interviews and data analysis, otherwise I was doing research to produce articles and presentations for the team.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given tasks that will have relevant impacts even beyond my placement.
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?
Yes, I developed my existing communication, problem solving and design skills. I learned new skills such as interviewing and corporate networking
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?
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 was able to meet frequently with my whole team. There was always someone available and happy to help if I needed it.
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?
Company culture and general atmosphere were both very warm and friendly.
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?
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 really enjoyed it, I believe the skills and experience I gained here will be instrumental to my future career and am grateful for the opportunity.
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 National Grid to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to National Grid
Take initiative and be open to new opportunities.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at National Grid
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
