Associate Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The work was hard, but rewarding. Thrown in at the deep end!

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

    • Sometimes on my placement I felt like I wasn't valued as highly as other members of staff as I was not there for the long term. However, on the whole, I mostly felt valued.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Excellent mentor program in place.

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

    • Occasionally exceptionally busy - occasionally very bored. On the most part though there was a good balance of work to keep me busy but not to excessive levels of overtime.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was allowed to meet clients and deal with client confidential work so I feel I was given a lot of responsibility.

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

    • Excellent business skills gained.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have been asked to come back when graduated.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene with graduate employees - not so much the senior staff.

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

    • Socializing was cheap - did not live in the area, decided to commute as cheaper.

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

    • Very good - a few good company nights out and self arranged nights out with peer group.

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

    • Lots of opportunities to volunteer in the community and help out local schools.

    4/5
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South East

October 2012

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