Rating

7.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • For my role I conducted data analysis for a multimillion pound project. I was analysing the data from the results of the project and relaying this information to my managers.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I learnt valuable skills in analytics. This has helped me greatly whilst at uni. I was also able to develop my team working and presentation skills in this role.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • This placement was thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend to anyone in my position thinking about working in this sector.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?
  • I was made to feel really at ease in the company, the working environment was great.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program lacked slightly in structure and at times I felt like my managers were just finding things to occupy my time

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I feel like the training was lacking as I was often left to sort myself out. However I do feel like this has benefited me in the long run.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer was mostly helpful although in some cases I felt like more support could have been provided.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • As it was work experience no financial incentives or renumeration was provided. However this was expected.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes there are lots of opportunities such as sporting activities. This includes a football team which I was able to participate in each week.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because the National Grid is a business which thoroughly looks after their employees and provides them with many prosperous future opportunities.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
  • I would thoroughly research the company to ensure you have a clear understanding of National Grid during the application process.


Details

Work Experience

Business Operations

East Midlands

May 2017


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