Placement Review at Deloitte

The Role

Role Description

A 30-week paid placement in a UK office starting in August/September
A £1,500 bursary to go travelling after the placement and before university
A minimum of four weeks of additional paid placements each academic year
A £1,500 annual bursary each academic year
The opportunity to work alongside our marketing team at your university campus
Exemption from our first interview stage if you decide to apply to Deloitte as a graduate
Possible accelerated promotion if you join Deloitte as a graduate
Technical experience that may count towards the ICAEW ACA qualification

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was a great insight into life at a professional services firm, and I was given real work and given exposure to clients.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everyone I worked with was very helpful and I felt part of a team.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Anything I didn't understand was clarified by my colleagues, and I felt I could ask for help at any time.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

During busy season in Audit I was very busy, often working 12 hour days.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given the responsibility of a graduate employee.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Although not directly linked to my degree, the skills I developed through the year will definitely help me when meeting new people and learning new things at university.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Relaxed, hard-working atmosphere.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very well structured, with a lot of networking events specifically for gap year students.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We had over 3 weeks of training before starting work.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

You are invited back to work in the summers between your university years.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was a very good social scene amongst the placement students and the department I worked in.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The cost of living was very high, as it was the centre of London

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very good, being London

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are a lot of sporting opportunities and ways to get involved in charity projects.

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?

It is an excellent scheme and there is the opportunity to work in the service line you are interested in

Review 105/133 for Deloitte

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