Corporate Finance Advisory Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time with Grant Thornton. The team was very friendly, the firm has a great culture and I had valuable exposure during my time there.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Extremely valued. All of them were willing to teach me new things about the line of work and appreciated me when I completed a good piece of work and gave me feedback/tips on how to improve.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given guidance wherever necessary. My line manager was very approachable and knowledgeable.

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

    • Generally I was very busy, although some days were quieter than others. I was able to email/verbally ask for new work so that I was never bored.

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

    • As much responsibility as an intern could have. I was taken to client meetings and was able to sit in on conference calls as well as my routine tasks.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I massively improved my presentation skills, both in the way I conduct myself and the way I should present my pieces of work. This is something that I will take forward into my university studies. I also improve my researching skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Calm. A very easy place to concentrate and get work done.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was well organised. During my time the process was very well structured.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm offered a wide variety of training courses in order to improve my personal development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I would love to get a job at this firm.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we organised drinks/nights out regularly.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living is very high in London, hence I chose to commute for my internship.

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

    • Really good. There were lots of different clubs and bars across London to experience.

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

    • Yes, the firm has many sports teams.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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