Internship Review at Grant Thornton

The Role

Role Description

Review company accounts to make sure their statements are a true/fair view of their company. Spend 80% of your time at client side. Experience a wide variety of clients. Give advice to take the company forward and add value.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Really wide range of experience. Good variety of clients and training courses. Work colleagues were always there to help you and guide you in your tasks. There was times when there was no work available which was not as fun.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Good feedback at the end of the placement. Audit team leader always made me feel valued. Feedback would be appreciated after each audit client to allow development throughout placement.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great advice, help and guidance.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Some periods of intense work which were enjoyable. Very few times when there was no work available.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great amount of responsibility to do the job you would be doing as a graduate joining the company. Although help was always on hand when needed.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

On the job training and experiences will really help me in my future career and group projects during my degree. The presentation skills course has also helped me in my degree.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The atmosphere was very friendly. The office is open plan so you get to know everyone regardless of seniority.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everything was organised for you. All activities, travel and accommodation.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Attended training at the companies manor house led by external consultants.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Try to convert all summer interns to graduate trainees.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Socialised with other interns at Bradenham manor and at the volunteering day. Socialised with colleagues outside of work and always felt included.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

During the Edinburgh festival so socialising was expensive due to inflated prices.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Capital city so night life was very good.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Football tournaments and after work drinks and meals.

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?

Great company, really enjoyable experience, good prospects and you really do develop.

Review 76/86 for Grant Thornton

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