Audit Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

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

    • Everyone in the firm is really friendly. When you were out at a client, you were definitely valued as a full part of the team.

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

    • Everyone was always willing to give support and guidance and understood the position you were in as most of them had joined BDO within the last few years.

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

    • Sometimes there wasn't much to do in the office so it was a bit boring but on the whole, there was plenty to do especially when out at clients.

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

    • Not fully trained so could not have much responsibility but I felt I was given as much as they possibly could.

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

    • It will definitely help me if I choose to become an accountant

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Often most people are out at clients so sometimes the atmospher can be a bit dead but everyone who is in is always friendly

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

    • They put a lot of effort into the organisation

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

    • We had a whole week of training in the first week of the internship before work began.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Expensive as its London but fun

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

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

    • Football tournament and work socials quite often

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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