Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was enjoyable but also challenging.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and was happy to help me.

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

    • My manager was really up to scratch on organising things for me to do, making sure I had everything I needed and checking I was getting on OK.

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

    • There was always things for me to do when out of the office but not so much on the days I was in the office.

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

    • I was given more responsibility than I expected.

    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 developed won't help much in my degree (as they are not applicable) but will definitely help in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Was a bit quiet at times with lots of people out on jobs.

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

    • There was good training and a lot of work organised for me.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I feel that put a lot of time and effort in to me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to work here in the future

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was 30 interns and we all got on really well and will keep in contact.

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

    • No different than at home.

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

    • No different than at home.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was, although I didn't choose to take part.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

August 2009

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