Audit Summer Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I had a well-rounded experience, got to try many different tasks and work with different people in the office.

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

    • Everyone was extremely helpful whenever I asked a question, and I was given lots of responsibility to complete tasks independently.

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

    • They helped my with any questions I had and explained any tasks I didnt understand.

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

    • I was out at client premises for the majority of the placement and was given plenty of tasks to complete.

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

    • Completed audit sections by myself and had lots of independent tasks to do.

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

    • Gained skills in IT, communication and research and presenting information.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and relaxed.

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

    • I had jobs lined up from the very beginning of the placement and was prepared for future jobs.

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

    • We had a training week in London where we learnt about the general work we would be carrying out.

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

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

    • Prospects for being offered a graduate placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Training week in London gave us the chance to meet all the summer interns and get to know each other, plus two days at the end of the placement.

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

    • I lived in my own flat, and was able to get the underground to work every day which was relatively cheap. Socialising not too expensive for a big city.

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

    • Glasgow has a good night life.

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

    • There was an opportunity to go to a weekend football tournament, and go out for drinks with colleagues after work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2011

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