Associate Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable. A great way to get to know the business and the industry. Everyone is very welcoming and helpful.

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

    • Everybody made me feel at home instantly and part of the team. There were also many opportunities to go out on social events.

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

    • All work was explained and nobody became annoyed if I did not understand straight away. The management were also very approachable.

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

    • I was kept relatively busy but I understood that it was hard designating work to someone with no special training in the areas I worked in.

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

    • I was allowed to view privileged client information and complete work that was at times very important 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?

    • Very relevant to my degree and the skills acquired will definitely help me in the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A really great atmosphere in the office combining work and fun.

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

    • Very well set up with many people checking on the progress.

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

    • Alot of time but there was some constraints with the downturn.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • All particpants get the opportunity to have an interview at the end of the placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Alot of people from a similar backround that enjoy socialising.

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

    • Average prices not amazingly good value.

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

    • Pretty good as Reading is a big town.

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

    • You could participate in many sporting clubs.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

August 2009

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