Finance-Language Intern General Accounting Review

by Procter & Gamble

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable and gained lots of experience!!!

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

    • Came in at a difficult time during the financial year, but was still worthwhile.

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

    • I came in at a difficult time, so it was difficult to have a 1:1 with manager, but when approached, I was able to get and give as much feedback as possible.

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

    • Always busy but at times worked faster than I thought I would, no fault of anyone else though.

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

    • Given a project that would effect the Team for many years to come.

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

    • More in terms of confidence and presentation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Difficult to say as everyone was so busy, but people were easily approachable when needed.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Wouldn't change anything.

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

    • Any knowledge I needed to gain, I was able to do so.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered a full time job on the last day of internship :)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Perfect balance between work and social.

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

    • Living costs depends on where you live, and socialising is the same.

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

    • Newcastle? Need I say more?

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

    • Things going on everyday.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Customer Service

North East

August 2011

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