Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The work was very enjoyable and engaging, although occasionally there was a lack of things to do

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

    • All colleagues were very supportive and appreciated having me around.

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

    • Three counselling meetings over the course of the placement ensured I always had a point of contact and was never at a loss for what to do.

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

    • When work was available, it was the perfect amount, but on occasion there was very little to do

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

    • I was in charge of taking on clients and preparing reports for the government- this gave me a real sense of responsibility

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

    • My business acumen and personal knowledge of the financial world has increased threefold.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Chats between colleagues were frequent and fun, the team worked really well as a whole and ensured that I felt included.

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

    • My time in my local office was organised to a fault- the general HR organisation had more problems.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I felt like I was being trialled for the graduate program and the firm really had an investment in me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love to work with this company again and I hopefully will

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The events organised by HR were good and we also met up for lunch frequently.

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

    • It’s London. Nothing is cheap.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It’s London. All nightlife is good.

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

    • Football tournaments and monthly pub trips ensured we grew close to our teams.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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