Financial Planning and Reporting Intern Review

by Travelport

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I was presented with loads of amazing opportunities and was able to grow as a young professional.

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

    • I felt valued not only by my immediate team members, but also by other colleagues who I worked with. I felt like my opinion was listened to and taken into account.

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

    • I was appointed a mentor who I could speak to about anything and in addition I had a manager who was very open and supportive. She helped me develop more professionally but always made sure I had enough support to perform the tasks.

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

    • There were periods when I was very busy and there were periods when the wasn't that much to do. Overall this worked out very well for me as I was able to start research on my dissertation.

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

    • I was responsible for preparing monthly reports and also for preparing budget templates amongst other things. I am happy that I had these responsibilities as they taught me a lot.

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

    • All the skills I have gained and enhanced in Travelport are applicable to my future career and I feel that they will help me be much more organized in my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The environment is friendly and open. As an intern I was treated as any other employee which I enjoyed.

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

    • It was well organized and our feedback for further improvement was taken into account.

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

    • There are many online courses available, but the most valuable is the opportunity to learn from other team members.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We worked together on a project, to raise money for a local charity.

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

    • Quite an expensive area.

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

    • Windsor is quite close.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Charity events that were organized by the Interns and Social Club events.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2016

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