SOX and Compliance Intern Review

by Travelport

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my work placement as I was given plenty of opportunities to develop through my role as a SOX and Compliance intern. You are given real responsibility and Travelport has an extremely supportive and welcoming environment. Outside of my role as a SOX and Compliance intern, there were also other opportunities to develop such as intern sessions that were designed for us to learn more about different areas of the company and we were given advice on our CV and LinkedIn profiles from the recruitment team at Travelport.

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

    • I felt extremely valued by my colleagues and they were always grateful for my help. This was demonstrated when the SOX team awarded me a Beyond Monthly award for my hard work, dedication and invaluable contribution to the team. At Travelport you don't just feel like an intern, you feel like you a valued part 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 by my manager and other members of the SOX team. No matter how busy they were, they were always there if I had any questions or needed any help. They have also given me support and guidance about my future career which was extremely useful.

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

    • On a daily basis, I was fairly busy but some days were busier than others depending on deadlines. I enjoyed the level of work I had as I learnt more and I love a challenge.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement and I did the same level of work that a finance analyst would do. The responsibility of work I was given challenged me and has given me a great insight in to what work is really like in a finance department as an analyst.

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

    • The skills and training that I have received has helped me decide what career I would like to go in to and how to get there. It has also helped me improve my CV and I now have real examples of demonstrating transferable skills that I can use in graduate job interviews and online application forms.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was welcoming, friendly and supportive.

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

    • The work placement was well organised. My role developed as the year went on as I was the first intern in the SOX and Compliance department.

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

    • Travelport invested a lot in our training and development. Examples of this are the intern sessions that are set up to help us learn more about different areas of the company. We were also given intern sessions on improving our CVs and LinkedIn to help us get a job after we graduate.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to be able to work for Travelport again and there are currently openings in finance roles, however there is no graduate scheme which other companies do offer.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene between interns and other colleagues. There is a Travelport Social Club that offers social events for all Travelport colleagues. These include discounted theatre show tickets, a summer boat party and quiz nights. The interns also often socialised outside of work and when you begin your placement there is social activities for you to get to know each other such as foot golf.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living can be quite expensive if you are renting. This is because of the proximity of the office to London. Drinks can be more expensive than other areas of England.

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

    • I lived in Uxbridge which is about a 20 minute drive to the office. There was a nightclub in Uxbridge and several bars. Brunel University is located in Uxbridge so the nightclub was quite popular on certain nights for students.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there were many opportunities through the Travelport Social Club and the interns often arrange social activities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2017

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