Associate Review
by Grant Thornton
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
3.9
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The Culture
3.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
For the most part I have really enjoyed working at GT. There are always some moments that are less interesting than some, but on the whole my time here has been very interesting, rewarding and I have learnt a lot.
On the whole I feel as I am an valued memeber of the team. If I wasn't here take on wouldn't get done.
I have been given ample support by both my peers, management and supervisors. At all stages they have been very approachable and ready to volunteer advice or help. Even those not officially responsible for my development.
The work of an M&A associate comes in peaks and troughs. Some weeks are intensely busy and we are needed to stay late, followed by weeks of less busy where we can leave at usual time. I am never without work to do during normal working hours however.
The responsibility given has increased exponentially. At the start little was given, it has gradually built up as we have become more intergrated into the team and have proven that we can deliver a high standard of work.
Whilst there is no direct relevance between my placement and my degree, the work management skills, critical thinking, presentation, people skills, team work skills, working under pressure and more have all developed.
The Company
Very enjoyable. When there is lots to do everyone gets their head down, but the atmostphere always remain light and fun. The social side of work is very active.
There are definitely improvements to be made. However largely the structure remains successful. Key to the programmes success are the opportunities to grown and develop both within the firm and more generally.
Hugely. I will have completed around 3 weeks of training during my time at GT.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Healthcare/Dental
Travel loan
The culture and the job offering are excellent. The work is interesting and the graduate scheme is well rounded and engageing. However they do not pay enough to remain properly competitive.
The Culture
The social scene has been totaly self made. The firm has not contributed to the placement social scene. The relatively low number and sparsity of the locations of placement students has meant that the placement social scene is relatively low key.
Very expensive. Its central london!
Nightlife is fantastic. Excellent bars in the near vacinity and there are plenty of decent clubs when needed.
I am playing hockey for the firm and have been to several careers fairs. The firm offers many but it is up to the invidual to take advantage of them.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Investment Banking
London
November 2015
