Summer Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my summer internship at the Grant Thornton Milton Keynes office very much , everyone was very friendly and helpful. Also, the tasks I was given were hands- on and not just "shadowing" work.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues - to the extent that my input was considered important in department meetings as if I was already a permanent member of the team.

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

    • I was given a lot of support and guidance, there was definitely an open door policy even with senior members of my department.

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

    • Most days were fairly busy.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility from the very beginning- being allocted client billable tasks.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This internship helped me to get a much better understanding of tax law and consulting, which willl definitely help me with my graduate job .

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Pleasant and work friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised - right froman induction programme, performance reviews and workshops.

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

    • The firm invested a lot in their summer interns. The HR team delivered a two day presentation skills workshop at teir training centre and we were even required to complete some tax online modules.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very Appealing, I accepted a graduate offer from them !

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes, after work drinks and team lunches

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

    • reasonable

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A lot of clubs

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

    • Yes , lots of volunteering and games socials

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2016

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