Transfer pricing intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • As a whole, the experience was both enjoyable and interesting. Initially, quite difficult, but as time went on, it got better.

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

    • Felt valued as they gave me important work to do and invited me to social events

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

    • There was a buddy scheme which made it easy to relay any concerns etc.

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

    • Always had work to d

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

    • Given important work which was being sent to clients and hence responsibility was significant

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

    • Made me appreciate the need to keep organised and manage time pressures

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Was generally friendly

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

    • A booklet of information regarding upcoming events etc was provided.

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

    • Invested time in to training me

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

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

    • Offered a position after two interviews

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social events were organised to enhance networking

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

    • Reasonable costs

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

    • Did not go out at night

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Running/ football clubs

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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