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Centrica

Commercial Analyst Review

at Centrica

Internship (1 Month+)

Windsor

Review Submitted: August 2022

Overall Rating

4.6 /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
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - 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.
Perform commercial analysis for several customer projects, involving site load analysis, pricing of different solutions, etc.
Also conducted analysis on the impact of possible changes to current carbon emissions regulations and policies on our business cases.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was able to take the lead for analysis for several customer projects. I also led analysis on future energy scenarios and their impact on our business cases, work which will help drive the company's future strategy.
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 have learnt how to effectively work in teams in a corporate setting. I have improved my analytical skills by working in real life projects. I have massively developed my commercial awareness and gained a solid understanding about the energy industry and market.
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 felt that I was always able to reach out to someone when I needed help.
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?
Very friendly and approachable, everyone was willing to help at any time.
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?
Really enjoyed my time at the role.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Centrica
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Centrica
Be aware of why you think you are a good fit for the Company, but also how the Company can help you develop
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