Placement Year Review at Grant Thornton

The Role

Role Description

Working towards ACA qualification. Team member on client's audits completing sections of the file to ensure that the client's financial statements are a true and fair view of the company.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

really enjoyed it - lots of opportunites and responsibility

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

everyone really friendly and treated like a graduate

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

everyone approachable and willing to help

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

sometimes really busy with college work but completely worth it in the end

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

lots of responsibilities - treated like a graduate

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

great that i could work towards my ACA and continue it after graduating

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

very social, lots of events organised

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

treated like a graduate

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

ACA

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Sports and Social Club
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

not so much other placement students as only one but lots of social events with other graduate trainees

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Review 72/86 for Grant Thornton

Previous Next