Summer Internship Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working for the firm. They incorporate hard work but also social events also.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and willing to help at all times.

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

    • Managers were constantly around to help with your work and explain things as often as you required.

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

    • I was given tasks to do throughout the day, and usually when I finished one task I was then given the next stage of the job.

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

    • I went out on several audits and got the opportunity to speak with clients.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I gained so much experience and was taught many vital skills which will help me in the future. The one-to-one training was very helpful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly, yet there was still a hard-working environment.

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

    • The internship was very well organised, I always knew what I was doing at the start of each week, and everything was very well planned.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • The office I did my placement at is not currently employing, so I have applied for an alternative office.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, regular social events were arranged.

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

    • Yes, the bars around Liverpool have various drinks offers on.

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

    • A wide variety of bars and nightclubs.

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

    • Yes, there were many social events arranged.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

September 2009

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