Government Assurance Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

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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 really great time; it was a really enjoyable experience and has enhanced my employability skills.

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

    • Everyone at the firm really went out of their way to help me out.

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

    • Useful and constructive feedback was given on a timely basis, in a friendly, relaxed fashion.

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

    • There was always a lot going on, but as there was a lot of variety, it never felt like too much.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and I really felt that I was making a difference.

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

    • The skills that I developed are very relevant to my future career decisions.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very friendly, relaxed and generally fun place tp be.

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

    • It was very well organised and everyone knew what they were doing and where they were meant to be.

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

    • The company invested a lot of time and money in developing my skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They offered me a job!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a really good time and I made a lot of friends.

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

    • It was cheap by London standards.

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

    • Amazing!

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit, Government

London

September 2011

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