Internship Review at Deloitte

The Role

Role Description

You get to work on a variety of audit clients based on their premises. It involves a great deal of client interaction and using spreadsheet software to test the accounts.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The work is varied but complicated. Alternatively, sometimes there is not any work that can be delegated to an untrained intern.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My colleagues treated me very well and made me feel part of the team.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everyone was there to help if I had any questions. No question was considered stupid or unnecessary

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

At times, it was difficult to delegate work for me but on the whole, I was fairly busy.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I feel I was given an adequate amount of responsibility given my skills and experience were limited.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I feel like I have developed skills which will be invaluable in the future, especially the work place. The training at the beginning based at a hotel will be very useful for both my degree and my career

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everyone was friendly and got on well

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was very well planned throughout. I always knew where I was meant to be and who I should report to.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

They invested a huge amount of time to make sure we were in a good position to work effectively. Also, a great deal of money was invested in a great stay at a hotel for three nights involving interactive training courses.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

If you show and interest and work hard, you have a very good chance of getting a job

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was sometimes difficult to stay in touch because we were all at different client sites

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Wide variety

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Birmingham has great nightlife

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There were a number of sporting and social events available as well as the audit away day.

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?

If you are interested in a career in accountancy, it is a great insight

Review 133/133 for Deloitte

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