Summer Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Excellent fun. Hard work and good colleagues meant work was very enjoyable.

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

    • Make you feel right at home.

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

    • always helpful and guide you through every step of the way.

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

    • Work pressure goes up and down and some nights you are finished by 5 30, others you are in the office till 10.

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

    • Guidance and support was provided throughout but early responsibility was given. You are put right in the middle of the audit process, your suggestions noted and given proper work dealing with clients and other individuals regarding the audit.

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

    • Courses like presentation skills and team work and time management help you in your final year a lot and will prove vital if you choose to come back as a full time employee.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Work hard and enjoy it.

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

    • Excellent organization. Work divided to cover all fields and size of companies.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • London is expensive but the events organized were designed towards students so was good.

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

    • London!

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

February 2009

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