Business Advisory Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Though not necessarily the most glamourous of jobs it was nonetheless very enjoyable and fulfilling to be able to get stuck in with the work and meet a wide range of clients.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The people that work there are one of the reasons why I could see myself coming back in a year after I have finished my degree. I immediately was made to feel welcome and a member of the team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The management were very helpful by booking me on jobs and making sure I got as much experience as possible. They were very helpful and helped to organise my internship well.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was generally given a lot of work to do though there were times when I did find myself twiddling my thumbs, though this is down to the summer period being one of the less hectic times throughout the year.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility from day one and certainly had to try and do as much as I could which was great seeing as it is the best way to learn.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My course is not directly related to accountancy but my people skills have certainly improved as well as my time management which are always useful.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was a great place to work whilst remaining professional at the same time. You could tell that everyone wanted to be there and got on so well.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • This was the first year that the internship was run and I thought that the firm did a great job. It will only get even better next year as well.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invested a lot through giving me plenty of responsibility from the start and making sure I had adequate training to get me started in the first week.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are very appealing. The qualifications you can get from your three-year training contract once you graduate open up so many doors not only within the firm but within the wider world too.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were only two of us in our office and we certainly had a chance to go out with others in the office. When All the internsgot together in London on a few occasions there was plenty of scope to do things together.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The money was not a problem and since I was staying with my parents who live nearby the cost of living was minimal.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Southampton has a diverse nightlife to suit all tastes with plenty of pubs, bars and clubs.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There certainly were with football practices happening each week and well as organised socials and trips into town on a friday night.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

September 2008

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