Business Restructuring Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The job role was varied and interesting because even routine tasks were always different.

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

    • Everyone was welcoming and happily answered my numerous questions.

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

    • This is the 1st year of the internship programme and management weren't always fully aware of my tasks, but were extremely supportive when informed.

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

    • Some days there was plenty to do, while it was a bit slower on other days. However this is the nature of the job as it is project based. I was never rushed off my feet.

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

    • From the start you are given complete access with computer systems, to clients and are expected to operate independently after being given a task.

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

    • How to deal with people in person, on the phone and in correspondence are life long skills that you can take away whether you want to do Accountancy or not. I will probably use what I have learn a great deal because I would now like to work in Business Restructuring after I graduate.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was always relatively quite. It had a very professional atmosphere but you were free to speak to those around you and staff were friendly.

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

    • I was in the 1st batch of interns at the firm so there were a few ommissions such as changes to whether a project was individual or group work and the relevant people weren't always informed about what was supposed to be happening.

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

    • I received extensive training and travel expenses which covered everything. They took the time to show me how to do a variety of tasks even where it would probably be quicker for them to do it themselves in order to help me.

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

    • National Travel
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to work there but must wait upto 2 weeks after completion to hear back from them. If successful I would be guaranteed a place on the graduate programme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Extensive opportunity to socialise during lunch and while travelling.

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

    • Most things were covered in expenses but drinks outside the evening meal weren't covered so London or Manchester prices applied.

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

    • It was really good. It was easy to travel anywhere.

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

    • There were plenty of things going on, but I was only asked to join in on one thing.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

September 2008

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