All of the below information comes directly from job reviews written by Schneider Electric employees based on 117 reviews.
Responsibility:
3.6/5
Work Life Balance:
4.1/5
Environmental Awareness:
4.7/5
Benefits:
4/5
Company Culture:
4.2/5
Career Progression:
4.2/5
Colleagues:
4.4/5
Training:
4/5
Enjoyment:
4.1/5
Overall Rating:
4.1/5
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Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital PowerJob Title: Graduate Trainee
What are the best and worst things about your job?
I've not met a person who won't give you time.
Encourages internal job movement
Lots of training opportunities
You to experience 2+ roles to discover what you want to do permanently
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Secure PowerJob Title: Graduate Trainee
What are the best and worst things about your job?
One of the best parts is everyone is open to helping and open to having a discussion about anything they're good at.
Whether it is another graduate or a vice president of a business unit, the response you get is very similar.
The work is also very enjoyable and you can mold it to the way you want it to be in order to get the most out of it.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital EnergyJob Title: Graduate Trainee
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Really friendly working culture, everyone is keen to help you (especially as a new starter). Welcome being asked many questions by you and like it when you show you're keen to learn.
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Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Power Systems (Medium Voltage Distribution)Job Title: Project Manager
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Lots of variety and opportunities. I work in a fantastic team and am never lacking support or guidance should it be needed!
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Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Secure PowerJob Title: Account Manager
What are the best and worst things about your job?
One of the best things about my job is that I feel really supported by my manager and wider team, while I am still early on in the role and learning this is really important.
Industry: Energy and UtilitiesDepartment: Segment MarketingJob Title: Graduate Trainee
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Everyone is so willing to support you whenever you need it.
There is a massive culture of continuous learning and personal development.
There are opportunities to relocate within the country and globally.
The work you do while on the graduate scheme is valued and actually makes a difference within the company.
There are lots of opportunities to network and gain exposure to different parts of the business.
Moving between jobs and departments is not discouraged as the company wants you to enjoy your role and get the most out of it.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: MixedJob Title: Graduate trainee - Customer Satisfaction and Quality Assistant
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Amazing culture at Schneider. The teams and colleagues I've interacted with over the past 8 months exude a huge amount of passion and purpose and that means a great company culture of support and innovation. It's a really enjoyable, exciting environment to be in.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingJob Title: Graduate Trainee
What are the best and worst things about your job?
- The people and the company's culture and values
- HR is supportive and line managers go above and beyond to help you
- The company heavily invests on graduates
- Learning about the industry and big corporate environments
- Benefits package
- Work/life balance and the working from home opportunities
Industry: Energy and UtilitiesDepartment: Graduate Development ProgrammeJob Title: Graduate Trainee
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Being trusted to offer my opinions and thoughts on topics and feeling very valued in what I can bring to the company.
Exposure to a large portion of the business.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital EnergyJob Title: Commissioning/Project Engineer
What are the best and worst things about your job?
- you are trusted to work independently and given a lot of responsibility from the start
- we have a training academy at Schneider so it is the perfect environment to learn the skills needed to be a successful engineer
-as a graduate, your ideas are listened to and they all appreciate your perspective, especially as an engineer as the average age of the workforce is quite high. This also puts young graduates in an advantageous position.
Industry: Energy and UtilitiesDepartment: EnergyJob Title: Graduate Trainee
What are the best and worst things about your job?
The personal investment, with a tailored development plan provided through a line manager for the duration of the programme. Genuinely care about your future and help work on soft skills as well as technical.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Industrial Automation and ControlJob Title: Software Application Engineer
What are the best and worst things about your job?
The variety. Not one day is the same due to customer meetings, technical innovations and internal planning for exhibitions, etc. This ensures that I am never bored in my role.
Industry: Energy and UtilitiesDepartment: Digital EnergyJob Title: Graduate Engineer
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Given a lot of responsibility early on in career.
Work on real-life projects.
Work on some very interesting projects/sites (hospitals, football stadiums, factories etc.)
Industry: Engineering and ManufactureDepartment: TenderingJob Title: Graduate Engineer
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Get to travel and visit other offices around the UK&I.
Within scheme experience 3 placements for 4 months at a time across different business units. Therefore having lots of exposure to different products, roles, customers and leadership.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital Energy Projects and Services
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Everyone I have worked with in the company has been very pleasant and happy to help. Many engineers were likely apprentices or Grads so they know what its like and are happy to help and explain things.
The work differs, you can do several months in the office doing graphics, documentation or testing and then go to site for a week or a few months to do commissioning and testing so there is a good mix of tasks.
Also you get to do plenty of interesting training, which also breaks up the office/site work. There's plenty of safety and role specific training which you get to do and can always ask to do more.
Industry: - Select Industry -Department: Digital Energy
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Flexibility, every day is different. My day to day role is different to what i am studying at university so it allows me to get the best out of both scenarios as i am essentially being trained for two different jobs, but having to identify any potential cross references between the two.
The team i am on couldn't be more supportive, everyone has been great and it is fun to work with one another.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Quality and Health and Safety
What are the best and worst things about your job?
It's great to be able to sort problems out and help operatives with any safety problems they have and it's amazing to be able to come to work at such a great company that offers you opportunities.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital Energy
What are the best and worst things about your job?
A lot of things to learn. Every day there is something new. Since I am in an engineering role. I have an opportunity to travel to customers site's, have insights into the industry a lot of great emotions and experiences
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital Energy
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Schneider are really driven to give apprentices a lot of responsibility from day one. You need to sort out your own work placements, find a mentor to teach you right at the beginning and find your own role within the company. This really helps to settle you into the busniess and meet a lot of experienced colleagues that you can learn from.
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Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital energy
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Flexibility of the role and how open the company is to getting you to a place you want to be
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Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital Energy
What are the best and worst things about your job?
- Variety of work
- Lots of career opportunities and progression
- Smart, experienced and friendly colleagues
- Market-leading R&D
- Reflective salary, benefits package and pension
- ethical, diverse and sustainable company with good morals
- Lots of training
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Power Product Marketing
What are the best and worst things about your job?
The best thing about my job is the exposure I get to the different parts of the company and the engineering industry. As an apprentice, I spend a period of time with many different departments across the company, gaining an insight of all aspects of engineering and helping me identify what department/career I would like to work in after completing my apprenticeship. I believe this is the best part of my job because it gives me a wider understanding of my chosen career industry, giving me the opportunity to explore. Having this exposure to different departments also helps me to network with others.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Tendering
What are the best and worst things about your job?
The best thing for me is working with people that do what they love. Their livelihood and passion for the career they chose to pursue is the most inspiring for me. Many of my colleagues have been working in the same job longer than I have existed and they still have the same passion they continue to keep the same passion for it since they found it. This really motivates me no matter how hard or easy the role is, because I know I will be in that position one day when I inspire someone who is younger than the amount of time I would have been pursuing my career.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital Energy
What are the best and worst things about your job?
Coming across a problem and then having to do certain steps to then be able to solve it and this would include practical tasks. Once you solve the issue you feel proud of what you have done. Also, every day is different so you will come across different issues and be able to expand on your knowledge.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Proccess Automation
What are the best and worst things about your job?
The main thing I enjoy about my job is how different each day is. There is always something in my calendar, whether it is spending time in the office, a site visit, training or a customer/internal event (which may include travelling outside the UK). Travelling isn’t for everybody, but it is certainly something I like about my job.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Digital Energy
What are the best and worst things about your job?
The freedom and support whilst working and the knowledge that is shared on all the amazing sites we get to visit.
The best thing about my job must be, being able to see behind the scenes, seeing how everything works together in the background on sites.
What are the best and worst things about your job?
The best thing about my job is the opportunity to have a look at different areas of the business to gain a good understanding of how the business works together and co-operates whilst also understanding how to perform the separate roles.
Industry: Engineering and ManufacturingDepartment: Kay client sales
What are the best and worst things about your job?
I really enjoy getting to work in all the different segments of the business as it gives you a really good idea of how people co-operate within the business and allows you to see from all perspectives.
It is not all about intelligence, once you overcome a small barrier of entry in that, it completely becomes about you as a person and how much your embody the value and mission statements of the company. I am happy to see a wide range of university backgrounds on the scheme, and upon meeting the other graduates I can immediately understand that it was because we are eager and personable individuals that we were accepted.
Interview Advice:
The interviewers are always trying to draw the best out of you, not challenge you unfairly. So don't feel the need to be too serious in the interview, speak truly about what you feel like saying so that they can see your genuine self.
Have an understanding of the electrical industry. It's probably the hardest part to understand.
Interview Advice:
There's an assessment centre which should be straightforward if you're switched on, know what to expect, and go in with a level of confidence (but not arrogance).
Cover Letter specific to the job. Use key works from the job advert.
Also use key words throughout your CV. I always made the key points, numbers and statements in my CV and CL in bold.
CV probably 1-2 pages depending upon experience.
I like having something in the personal statement paragraph in the CV to show a bit of character, 90% of people have a dull personal statement paragraph. Be different.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself, and embrace it. If they don't want you for being you then it's not going to work.
Do the basic revision on the company. You don't need to know the entire company history but understand company ethos and values, key markets and maybe a couple interesting projects.
Questions asked: you get asked the same questions for most jobs. Why this job? What skills do you have? Any weaknesses? Tell us about a time you solved a problem for a customer?
As part of the graduate scheme process we had to do an assessment centre (online) where you had to do a presentation on a given topic to 1 HR member and a general SE employee, then was interviewed by another HR and general SE member, final section was a virtual escape room with other interviewee to work together.
On the group task, be nice, be involved, ask questions, work together. You can do a great interview and presentation but if you cant work together you won't get picked.
Be open, some of the roles may not float your boat or maybe you feel as though you do not have the right qualifications for it, but the company, especially on the graduate scheme wants you to explore different areas of the business and areas you are not quite familiar with not only to build your career and knowledge but also allow you to make mistakes, learn from there and understand what you enjoy and what you do not.
Interview Advice:
Do not think that being wrong, or having a different idea/perception on a topic is a disadvantage. Be yourself, express your capabilities and what you are good at. The company looks at strengths and not weaknesses and allows you to grow accordingly.
Highlight why you have chosen to follow particular educational and career opportunities and how they are relevant to the role you're applying to.
Interview Advice:
Be prepared to reflect on your weaknesses/where you can develop and how/why you think these could be turned into strengths with the right support.
Do your research on the company - it's a large one so can be a struggle to define fully but at least have a rough idea.
There are many different roles available from technical to commercial so focus on your skillset and experience and don't worry so much about what degree you have. The application process was smooth and far less laborious than other graduate recruitment processes.
Interview Advice:
Be friendly, speak up and ask questions! SE are far more concerned about who you are as a person and your willingness to learn above whether you get every question exactly correct.
Application Advice: Look through the company's core values & try to relate them to yourself. It's ok to say if you hope to develop some skills, and understand what your weaknesses are.
Interview Advice: Interview was really warm, could tell they weren't trying to catch you out with their questions and just wanted to see you for who you are. Also gave you an opportunity to bring up anything you wanted to highlight at the end, that you hadn't included in your interview answers
Application Advice: Schneider is all about people taking responsibility for themselves and their work. If you can demonstrate that you can take initiative and run with something off your own back to make it happen, that will really stand out in the crowd!
Interview Advice: Schneider is a very people based company, and at the assessment centres they really want to see what you are like as a person. They are less interested in your academics by the time you get to the assessment centre, and would rather see a willingness to learn and how you collaborate with others. It's all about making sure you fit in with the company culture!
Had to create and present a PowerPoint presentation, which required in depth research
Understand the company's core values, questions were competency based
The application process is an application form, video interview, assessment centre and interview.
Interview Advice:
I think Schneider are really interested in the kind of person you are and not just the qualifications you have, so just for people to be themselves and speak from experiences.
I was asked to do a presentation on Schneider Electric and the energy challenge, so to make sure you've done your research into the company and industry.
Make sure your CV has no spelling mistakes! Keep it to 2 pages max and list your key achievements along with some skills you can bring to the table. If you write a cover letter try not to make this too long and include some evidence where you have developed certain skills, worked in a team, presenting etc. Also try and show that you have skills which relate to the company values if possible as it shows you have done some research!
Interview Advice:
Be yourself! Have confidence but still be down to earth. The interviewers really just want to get to know you as a person and see where you would fit in the business. Being a team player is also very important as collaboration is a daily occurrence within the business. Also prepare by doing some research on the company and know the company values as these are the bread and butter of the company!
Show a passion and drive for sustainable business. This will shine through in an application to Schneider.
Interview Advice:
The assessment centre comprised of 3 elements: a presentation on the company, a team challenge and a competency-based interview. My advice on the day would be to listen and ask questions. Inquisitive, engaged and curious minds always stand out.
In the application is important to show yourself as you are but also to show your soft skills and anything that you have done that is creative and innovative. Schneider is interested in a variety of backgrounds, so if your studies didn't follow the "standard" route, this could turn out to be an advantage for you, therefore I would emphasise that. About the CV, I would say the layout/graphics should stand out from the mass, if possible.
Interview Advice:
In the interview the questions are competency based, so I would suggest to follow the STAR approach in your answers. Schneider is looking for people that share its values, so prepare examples to show how you align to those values. It is also important to carefully check which skills the company is looking for you to have. For example, disruption and innovation are something Schneider is looking for in new employees.
An open-minded approach that can see the benefit of gaining experience across a wide range of industries. A passion or drive to work for an organization that values making its customers and the wider economy more sustainable to align with a changing world.
Interview Advice:
Understand the message of the company, where we are trying to go and how we are going to get there. Have an understanding of who our key competitors are.
Ask what the job really is about. What departments you'll be joining and what the day-to-day job looks like. Will you be working in an office or on-site?
Demonstrate knowledge of the company and its core values - show how you yourself reflect these - always provide evidence and benefit/value of experience e,g. using the STAR framework - situation, task, action, result.
Interview Advice:
Group Assessment - See the value of interaction among other candidates and being interested in what the interviewers themselves do at the company.
The application was just a CV when I applied, and I don't really know what made me stand out. Make sure it's not all work work work, have some stuff relating to hobbies and interests in there (I included stuff about the sports that I play).
Interview Advice:
Don't panic; the interviewers want to get the best out of you, they are not trying to trip you up. Be prepared, be honest and enjoy it.
Learn about the company and the values that dictate the decisions made by Schneider Electric. Show passion for your career direction and understand how Schneider can help you get to where you want to go.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself; Schneider will invest in the person not just the degree/background obtained. The question will predominantly be situational, so prepare 3 or 4 situations that you have personally experienced that show why you are competent and right for the role. Show that you are willing to keep an open mind for the placements you could have, you never know if you would like a role until you have experienced it!
Give as much detail as possible in your application and think of things that will help you stand out from other candidates and give the recruiter an idea of who you are.
Interview Advice:
Make sure you are prepared - look into the company on their website and write down anything you found of interest. Go in with a few questions you want to ask and be confident.
Just show that you are interested in working with us and in this industry. Talk about projects you've worked on as it gives an insight into you and will allow the assessors a bigger insight into all of your skills.
Interview Advice:
Come prepared to the assessment center. Do your research about the company beforehand, it shows you're interested in the job and know your stuff.
Remember you are assessed the full day, be professional and friendly, you will be working with the people there so they want to see you're easy to work with.
Technical background is key. It is important to know that they don't expect you to know everything but to have a keen technical mind, to be able to work with others and work under tight restrictions.
Interview Advice:
While cliché, it is important to be yourself. Interviewers value honesty more than "inflated personalities" in my experience. Questions I was asked would include times you managed a team, times you worked under adversity and how you dealt with it. Other questions included how to deal with unhelpful team members.
Make sure your CV is concise but contains all the relevant details. Make sure you include your interest in sustainability and innovation.
Interview Advice:
The interview is collaborative and allows you to show your best potential; they are not out to catch you! Just relax and answer the interview questions intuitively as they want to see how you work with people.
I've not met a person who won't give you time.
Encourages internal job movement
Lots of training opportunities
You to experience 2+ roles to discover what you want to do permanently
Worst:
Most offices with jobs I want are located in less populated areas of the country with little attraction to young people.
The graduate scheme is constantly changing and never settled. I think the teams planning is poor. I love the company but think the grad scheme is poorly planned.
The people
The culture
The environment
The benefits
The atmosphere
The opportunities
Worst:
Sometimes decision making is slow, and sometimes there may be some resistance to new and innovative ideas but this can be expected from a company of such scale.
The culture; I work in a supportive environment where everyone is very happy to help each other and one where ambition and innovation drives the improvement of process - the status quo is always challenged
Worst:
It's such a large organisation that sometimes it can be hard to find the right person to speak to without prior experience
Yearly salary reviews.
Competitive pay and bonus scheme.
Good perks at work from health insurance to optional dental insurance, reduced rates on leisure opportunities etc.
Lots of opportunities to develop across a wide range of roles with the ability to vertically and horizontally progress ones career
Worst:
Schneider Electric is a large organization so it can feel at times difficult to see past the crowd, but I feel this part of working for a large organisation.
lack of communication
blame culture
silo mentality
if you're good at your job, you'll be given other people's jobs to do and told it's a reward
unhealthy competition
no structure
no consistency
creating false expectations
- although the company is big, there is a family feeling in the regional offices.
-you are given a lot of responsibility and people definitely listen to your opinion.
Worst:
- internal processes can take a long time in such a big company.
The values they champion are not just lip service. When you join you quickly realise they do really care about providing energy to the developing areas without access and sustainability.
Worst:
Being such a large organisation, there is inherently difficulties with communication. Sometimes it can feel that business units are looking out for themselves as oppose to helping others and the wider company.
It is a well known company worldwide and has very strong ethical beliefs that align to my own. I love working for a company that cares about the same things as me.
Worst:
It is within an industry i know very little about and has taken me long time to understand.
Working at the company there are lots of benefits. A good pension scheme, reduced gym membership. Each employee is given a company credit card, and when away for work there are good allowances for dinner and hotels. Also receive a new mobile phone and laptop and in some cases company cars.
We're a global player so we get the opportunity to work on global projects. We are at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. We have strong company values and ethics.
Worst:
Because we are so large it can be hard to find the right person to contact about your work.
Employers constantly tell us that there is nothing that impresses them more than a graduate who has properly researched the company and really knows why they want to work there - so make sure that you tell them in your application that you have read-up all about them on TheJobCrowd and so you really know what makes that company great and why they are right for you. It will help your application, we promise!
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