Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working with the team in the Manchester office, they organise team activities which are both fun and allows you to get to know the team better.

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

    • No matter what position people had they treated you with respect. Everyone listens and appreciates your input and opinion.

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

    • I was provided with a buddy and a counselling manager for my 6 week placement that dealt with any issues or questions I had.

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

    • The workload varied on a day to day basis however they understand that you are an intern and don't overload you with work.

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

    • I was surprised how much responsibility they gave me, it made me feel more valued and that I was actually contributing to the team.

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

    • I developed skills in regards to team working and time management. However as I do a Maths degree they don't specifically relate to my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a great balance between getting the work done and having fun with your colleagues.

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

    • Overall the Internship was extremely well organised. However on some occasions there were times that it wasn't as well organised.

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

    • You can tell that even though it was only a 6 week placement the company had invested a lot into each one of us.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would not only accept a job from them but would recommend others to give the internship a go. The company is an excellent place to work.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the national interns trained together and met up at the end of the internship. There were many activities that were enjoyable and I have made some really good friends.

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

    • The area I worked in is where I live so the cost of living is the same as normal, however socialising wasn't that expensive and some of the socials were subsidised.

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

    • I am not really a big fan of Nightlife so can't really comment.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are loads of opportunities to get involved for example a national football tournament or playing in a corporate cricket competition.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2018

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