Internship Review at PKF

The Role

Role Description

assisting with projects for EC, DANIDA, DFID, AFD etc
Editing of proposals and EOIs
Searching for experts to work with on projects
Visa processing at embassies
internal audit
ad hoc meetings and jobs

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was willing to help and was really supportive. They also trusted me to carry out duties alone

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone from my boss to my colleagues and the receptionist were very supportive and willing to help out with anything.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some days i was very busy and some days were not so busy but it came with the type of projects we were running at the moment.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I was given as much responsibilities as they thought i could handle though.

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 learnt a whole lot during my internship with PKF which i can transfer to any job which i do now.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

working there was quite fun; we went out for lunch together and shared news about happening. it helped relax the atmosphere and make working more fun

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• 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 6/10

my placement was in central london and coast of living was a bit expensive but we knew where the best deals were and enjoy socials as a group

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

Review 4/4 for PKF

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