Accountancy Intern Review

by abrdn

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the internship, it's amazing how quickly the ten weeks went by!

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

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

    • Everyoneone in my team were very approachable and there to answer any questions I may have had.

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

    • Work orientated around month end- so some quieter and pretty busy periods.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone very friendly. Felt able to approach those within and outwith my team.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Regular lunch time training sessions set up for all interns. Was also great to be welcomed at various company wide events such as half year financial results presentation, training sessions etc.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    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?

    • We had fairly regular social events as a group of interns. Was also invited along with the currents Graduates.

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

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

    • Pretty good...especially during Festival time!

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

    • Standard Life have various sports clubs that you can become involved with.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2012

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