Financial Planning Placement Student Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I have had a fantastic time within the Financial Planning department at Grant Thornton Oxford. I have had great support and training which has enabled me to thrive. During the year Grant Thornton helped me to complete the Certificate in Financial Planning and map out my future career.

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

    • I was considered part of the team and felt a valued member of the department

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

    • During my placement the support form my manager was tremendous. If ever I had a question about a certain task or was unsure about a technical issue he would always make time to help me.

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

    • During my time on placement there were times when the department was very busy, resulting in working after my contracted hours, however, any over time was paid or could be taken as TOIL.

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

    • I was given a vast amount of responsibility while on placement including the administration of corporate clients and drafting reports for individual 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?

    • The skills I have developed on my placement can not be taught at university. The hands on experience has enabled me to learn key transferable skills that will not only assist me in my final year at university but also in my chosen career., Financial Planning!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    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?

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

March 2009

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