Power Academy Scholar Review
at National Grid
Internship (1 Month+)
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Warwick
Review Submitted: November 2022
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of Role
3.8/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Support and Guidance
4/5
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Company Culture
3.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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.
Throughout the placement, there was a key emphasis on learning as much as possible about the business, as well as completing a specific internship task. This was in order to make you feel a part of the company as well as to make sure you are right for the job. This usually compromised of 3 hours of meetings a day, and the rest working on your project.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was responsible for the successful completion of my internship project as well as being responsible for my own personal growth
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?
My networking skills have been improved as a result of the placement, therefore giving a clearer image of the transmission industry
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?
3/5
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?
My placement manager provided little support/guidance however I sought out support from other people within the team
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
1/5
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?
Positive working atmosphere, and the majority of interactions were very 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?
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?
It was good industry experience with a very inclusive atmosphere which I enjoyed
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at National Grid
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to National Grid
Make the most of opportunities as and when they come up
