Business Restructuring Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I actually enjoyed going into work!

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

    • Made me feel so welcome and like part of the team already!

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

    • Always given support whenever it was needed.

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

    • Generally kept quite busy with work with the odd lull when there was not much that someone at my level could do.

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

    • Given as much responsibility as i could have been given the nature of the proffession

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills I have learnt have more applications in life than the first year of my degree!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious when needed but in general it was enjoyable and fun

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

    • Reasonably. Were a few admin problems but i think that was just because it was the first year this internship was run

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Invested a great amount on training courses in london etc with the other interns

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

    • National Travel

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

    • I am waiting to hear whether i can do my placement there but if i can i would love to go back.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only one in my office, but whilst we were in London there was!

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Normal as i usually live in this area anyway.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Normal as i usually live in this area anyway.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes such as football tournaments, drinks etc

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Wales

September 2008

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