Audit Placement Student Review

by PKF

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The work placement was very enjoyable and I was given real responsibility from day 1.

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

    • I felt valued throughout my placement year by my colleagues.

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

    • I was given support whenever I required it, all I had to do was ask.

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

    • Due to the nature of the business, there is a busy period in which I was required to work overtime, however other than that I felt it was the perfect balance.

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

    • I was given real responsibility throughout my year.

    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 gained in my placement year will be of great value for my final year at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Often we would go out for lunch on a Friday and have social events and dress down days once a month.

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

    • Work placement was very well organised.

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

    • I was given on the job training throughout the year and received group training twice during my year.

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

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

    • The placement year is treated as a year long interview!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of social activities took place.

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

    • I lived at home!

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

    • Derby is a good night out.

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

    • A number of activities took place outside of work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

August 2012

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