Audit Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Lots of variation in the work. Met lots of new people. Had great fun fundraising in the office and being part of the Corporate Responsibility day and there was an organised trip to Bradenham which was brilliant for learning new skills and meeting other interns.

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

    • Everyone was welcoming and helpful. They organised lunches and coffees when I started. We were for drinks after work and I had made lots of new friends.

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

    • I meet with my line manager often and spoke to directors and managers throughout my time with the company.

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

    • I generally alway had work to complete and because we were given a presentation to create in our first week I was able to work on that when I finished my work.

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

    • A perfect amount. I had responsibility over the tasks I was given but also received help when I needed it.

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

    • The presentation skills I learnt at Bradenham are skills that will help me through life. Within presenting and for planning essays etc.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very social and it was a good atmosphere

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

    • It was planned out very well, from the fundraising, Corporate Responsibility day, time at Bradenham and the working within the office and at clients.

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

    • The workshops organised at Bradenham helped develop my skills and the time the managers and people I worked with give me was very helpful.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

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

    • I got a job offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of young people and a social committy

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

    • Very reasonable.

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

    • BRILLIANT! good cinemas, night clubs and bars.

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

    • there is always lots going on.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

August 2013

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