Summer Vacation Student Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Fantastically run programme allowing you to get hands-on-experience with large clients from day one. A great company to work for.

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

    • All my colleagues bent over backwards to help me with everything - e.g. explaining the work that I was undertaking, how it fitted in to the project, their experiences with the firm and general day-to-day issues.

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

    • Supported and guided thoroughout the programme. All management made a big effort to welcome you to the firm. I also had the chance to shadow a partner for the day.

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

    • Plenty of real-life work to get involved with. I worked with large name companies and was busy throughout my placement.

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

    • We were treated as first year graduate students even though we still had a year at university to complete. We were given a large amount of responsiblity, I was heavily involved ensuring that work was delivered on time.

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

    • My experiences have helped me with time management, working within a team and structuring reports well.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A thoroughly pleasant atmosphere to work in - I was amazed how calm the office was! Everything seemed very organised and thorough.

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

    • Very well organised from start to finish. Very few problems.

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

    • We undertook several training programmes which we needed to help understand the work the firm does on a day-to-day basis. The training and resources were first-class.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

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

    • Fortunate enough to receive a full-time graduate job with the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Met up regularly, went out virtually every week. There were work events at least once a week too.

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

    • London is expensive, but it is the capital and that can't be helped.

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

    • The city of London has a great nightlife - loads of places to have a great night!

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

    • Some event or social activity almost every night.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2011

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