Placement Year Review at Audit Commission

The Role

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I really enjoyed my year out, met lots of people and was a nice break from university

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All the colleagues at the Audit Commission were helpful and make me feel welcome from day 1

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was really helpful and supportive.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Like with any job there are peak times and off peak times, but i was always kept busy.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Pretty much treated like a trainee auditor but given lots of support along the way

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have learnt so much this year, and i know that it will be usful when i go back to university and beyond!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

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Review 9/9 for Audit Commission

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