Summer inter- Audit Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Was very good fun, working varied depending on job and workload but also everyone was friendly and did things out of the office so a good social side

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

    • Everyone was really willing to help, give advice and talk to the interns.

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

    • Everyone was happy to give advice and take time away from their own work to help or even to go into more detail on the broader picture to help understanding

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

    • Really varied- most weeks was a very good balance and on a couple weeks was a lot quieter but this was out of their control

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Had to talk to clients and submitted work that was then used in pitches, presentations and with clients

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

    • Good introduction to audit and also training on soft skills as well

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got on and were friendly. Was never akward to talk to people in the office

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

    • All very well planned including trips to London and a few days away on training with ticket booked for you and all timetables made before starting

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

    • Received a good level of training to help with jobs and sent us out for a few days in a row a couple times with accommodation and travel all paid

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

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

    • Would like to return to work here

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, went out most weeks and met up after work often

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

    • Quite expensive- Bristol prices

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Pretty good fun- Bristol is a city...

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

    • Yes, various sports tournaments and trips away

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

South West

July 2019

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