Audit Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the placement, was given lots of opportunities that resulted in a range of experiences.

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

    • Everyone in the office was really welcoming and friendly, always willing to help out.

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

    • Managers who I worked with during audits were very supportive.

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

    • Perfect balance when out on site, however fewer tasks during the last week of placement.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was given the opportunity to complete work on my own.

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

    • Very helpful for the stream I plan on going into.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Happy, everyone in the office knew each other and was very friendly.

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

    • Well - one weeks initial training and then 5 weeks in a local office.

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

    • One weeks training split into two days of development - how to give presentations etc, and two days of technical training specific to the stream you want.

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

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

    • Hopefully will get a job!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Of an evening we went out for meals, comedy clubs and nightclubs

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

    • N/A - commuted so did not spend time in the city I worked in except for during work hours.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • N/A - commuted so did not spend time in the city I worked in except for during work hours.

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

    • Football tournaments, trips to Cowes week, pub lunches, nights out

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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