Legal Entity accountant Review

by Caterpillar

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • A very good experience, with many opprotunities to learn and develop in a real job with roles that make a significant impact on the company.

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

    • Very friendly nice atmosphere.

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

    • Good development allowign opportunities to learn, great guidance and mentoring.

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

    • Initially my work load was quite smallto give me time to develop into the role but as soon as I got more skilled, the work flooded in and was quite demanding, timewise having a large amount to complete.

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

    • A great deal of trust was placed on me to ensure journals and accounts were correct for our legal entity.

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

    • I have learn a lot of real life work experience which is the practical side to ym studies, its allowd me to consolidate my understanding and home into improving my skills and make me more confident for university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Not the most exciting atmosphere, but some good conversatiosn with colleagues.

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

    • Quite well, included a accomdation day, a week packed with after work events to get to know other placement in other roles. Included a 1 month handover period with the existing placement student.

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

    • Had caterpillar required learning, simulated work environment, catterpillar six sigma yellow belt.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quite a lot of events organised.

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

    • Peterborough has been a cheap place for rent and living.

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

    • Not the most exciting night out but at least its something.

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

    • A few department relates events were organised throughout the year.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

June 2013

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