Assurance Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was a really pleasant experience from which I have learnt a lot

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

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

    • Everyone I worked with was really helpful. They were offering me guidance everytime I was asking questions.

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

    • I was assigned different tasks everyday so I felt like I was really doing something worthwhile during my internship.

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

    • 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 have developed my interpersonal skills as well as my business awareness. Also, I have gained a valuable insight in the practical aspects of audit.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in my office was really professional, but at the same time very relaxed, without making you feel pressured.

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

    • The internship was very well organised. We were given a schedule right from the start. I took part in a wide range of activities. We went on a two day trainig, took part in the corporate responsibility day at a primary school and did fundraising.

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

    • The induction, training and the guidance received in general made me feel that Grant Thorton has invested a lot in me and the fact that all these were delivered at the highest standards made everything I was working on seem worthwhile.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • After working as an intern I find the gradute job to be very appealing and I would definitely accept the offer if I was given one at the end.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the other interns were really friendly and helpful. My buddy was also extremely friendly and helped me with any kind of questions I had. I felt like there was always somone willing to help no matter what problem I had and that made the placement even more enjoyable.

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

    • My office was not that far from my uni campus so there was not a big difference from what I normally spend during term time.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • There were some opportunities to get involved in other kind of activities besides work. There are netball and football games and trainings that you can take part in anytime if you wish.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

July 2012

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