Placement Year Review at Grant Thornton

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time, meeting a range of people and doing and learning things I thought I never would.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Colleagues are very good at providing feedback on your work. I feel like the work I am doing is making a difference.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had regular catch ups with my buddy, who always made me feel I could tell them any concerns I had and would try and help me.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I always have plenty of ranging work that builds on several skill sets.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As time went on I was provided with more and more responsibility, feeling like I was contributing an important part to the task at hand.

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

The skills have I have gained and developed will stay with me for life. I have a broader knowledge of my degree area as well as providing me with personal and work skills that will make me far more confident when I leave university.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was a great working atmosphere where everyone was up for a laugh with a focus still on meeting deadlines and getting work done. There were plenty of socials out of work to get know people as well.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I could tell Grant Thornton were experienced in dealing with work placements with suitable work for me from day one with more experienced members of the team there to help you through.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We were made to set our own objectives for our placement which were reviewed bi-annually to assess our developments. Grant Thornton also has it own specific training centre at Bradenham, where a range of courses were available as well as in house courses such as business writing and excel courses, which were really helpful.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There is clear path for placement students with the desire that all being well a job is a strong possibility at the end of university. The job would be a graduate scheme with the aim of taking professional exams alongside work.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Out of the 6 other placement students to start with me, half went to my uni, allowing for me to continue friendships when my placement is over. We all bonded well as a group and often meet up out of work.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

London isn't exactly cheap but it was reasonable especially with the subsidised canteen. I commuted from home which save me a bit of money.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I had never experienced London before socially but it has everything you could want right on your doorstep!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There were plenty of social activities organised from the simple pub on a Friday evening to rollerdiscos, rounders and bowling!

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?

Grant Thornton really values its placement students with a clear structure to their role in the business and their potenial as future workers withing the business. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the field.

Review 67/86 for Grant Thornton

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