Audit Intern Review

by BDO

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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?

    • Really enjoyed the placement was a really great experience which I would definitely do again.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly, and even though sometimes I didn't feel as though I was really helping they were quick to correct me.

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

    • People I was working with were really helpful and approachable.

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

    • Always had tasks to complete and I was never given anything which wasn't properly explained first.

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

    • I was given a lot more responsibility than I expected. I interacted a lot more with clients than I thought and often worked independently.

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

    • I did a lot of presentations which I've never had experience of before and I think this is something that will help me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone had a 'hot desk' so you were always sitting with different people and everyone was really friendly.

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

    • Really well organised somoene always got in touch with me first to arrange travel to clients.

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

    • Spent a week in Birmingham to begin with training which was good,

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Ended the internship with a partner interview and presentation. They were clear from the start there could be a job opportunity, Fingers crossed.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • During the trsaining week all the interns went out together, and when we went to London at the end of the placement. Less so with people from work.

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

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

    • Manchester is a great night out.

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

    • Some interns went to a football championship and played golf together.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2013

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