Placement Review at Grant Thornton

The Role

Role Description

working in insolvency on multiple admin cases

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

really enjoyed working and definately plan on going back

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

really got on with all the people that were on my floor and in my team, everyone young and outgoing

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

i had a buddy and able to ask him any question

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

busy at times but this helped me to improve my organisation skills and always people around to help

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

lots within my role

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

learnt so much and cant wait to start working after uni

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

we had to work but there was always a conversation about TOWIE or football or the gossip from last nights night out

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

the grad recruitment team were excellent and always visiting

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was sent on training courses and attended the national induction, really felt valued

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Working from home
• Healthcare/Dental
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I can't wait to start work

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

we all got on really well and had regular nights out

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

fairly expensive but there was always a partner there with hid credit card

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

london is a great place to go out in

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

charity events, organising events, football, netball, the list goes on

Review 70/86 for Grant Thornton

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