Audit Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the internship, 6 weeks went extremely quickly.

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

    • Colleagues were always friendly and highly approachable if there were any problems.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Managers were interested in personal development from day one, and provided regular feedback.

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

    • Always had plenty to do so never had to just sit around, but was not overwhelmed by the amount of work.

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

    • Given responsibility from the start to complete own work within a team, but there was always support available.

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

    • Learnt skills that are going to be fundamental in any professional services job, and also was a great experience of what to expect from working with people in an accounting environment. Also went on a presentation skills course which helped develop confidence greatly.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good atmosphere within the office, with everyone getting on well.

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

    • I had a fully planned out schedule ready for when I started, including where I would be and with who. When working away from the office, travel and accommodation was all organised and paid for by the company.

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

    • A personal development plan was agreed with my line manager from day one, and training was offered straight away too. My progress was regularly reviewed to ensure I was on track and getting what I wanted from the internship.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I was able to convert my internship into a graduate position with the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Whole office social events were organised for us.

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

    • As I lived at home, this dramatically reduced the living costs.

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

    • For a smaller city, there is a varied nightlife most days of the week, and a good amount of clubs and bars.

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

    • There were opportunities to get involved in volunteering days etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

October 2011

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