Finance Assistant Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed being busy almost all the time and doing high profile and important jobs.

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

    • I felt extremely valued as I felt like I was a key member of the team I was working in.

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

    • Every question I had was answered by my manager or collegues. They all helped me with everything.

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

    • Working in the finance department for one of the largest NHS trust is extremely busy.

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

    • I was given good amount of responsibility which contributed towards the teams goals.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • As an Accounting & Finance student, working within a professional large organisation in the finance department has no doubt helped me in my studies and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The whole team was always lively and enjoyed working as well as doing the job well.

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

    • The placement was relatively well organised however I felt more like a full time member of staff than a placement student.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The did not invest anything in me.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They do not hire graduates unless a vacancy becomes available. Since there is a low labour trunover, I doubt anyone of my calibre will be leaving any time soon.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene however not outside work.

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

    • London is expensive!!

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

    • A few restuarants, bars and shopping but nothing much.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are LOADS to do. Examples include: Cricket Team, Football Team, Gym, Swimming etc.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2012

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