Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Work was enjoyable and was kept constantly busy

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

    • Were very friendly and polite and grateful when I completed tasks for them

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

    • Everyone was extremely willing to take the tim out to offer support or advice.

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

    • Very busy but rarely swamped.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. I was taken to client meetings and asked to do tasks for important and large clients

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

    • I believe the skills I have picked up are extremely useful and I will continue to use these during my life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional but everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.

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

    • Everything was great. The activities in the induction week were good fun and the actual work was great. The only issue I have is that during the final day in birmingham (4th day of the first week) and the final 2 days there was a lot of time spent doing nothing.

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

    • Everyone made an effort to help me

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I would love to come back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. The internships in london spent a lot of time together

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

    • I live with my parents in london anyway so it was free! However, socialising in London is expensive.

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

    • Very good. I know the area well from living near.

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

    • Yes. Regular social events

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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