Audit Summer Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Amazing people, really good placement from all aspects, thoroughly enjoyed.

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

    • Always open to talk to and always found time.

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

    • Managers were always around to help and open to questions.

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

    • Always busy on the job, if you are not busy then you can put your name on a work board or send an email around the office.

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

    • Definitely given responsibility and felt the work made a difference to the organisation.

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

    • Gave a real insight into work and secured my career path.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and professional with a keen work environment.

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

    • Very well organised with activities set out. The graduate recruitement did a very good job of this.

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

    • Given training at head office and constant training on the job.

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

    • Sports and Social Club
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing to the point I would definitely accept a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene was really good which lead to building friendships.

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

    • Socialising costs were flexible with choice of where you want to go. The company contributed towards drinks and organised social events.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Working in Birmingham city centre meant the nightlife was really good.

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

    • Lots of socials, organised sports events and corporate governance activities.

    5/5
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West Midlands

August 2011

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