Audit Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I gained a great insite into audit and the worklife of BDO employees.

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

    • Very valued; I was given work that added to the team tasks.

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

    • I could email/instant message/phone/chat to my seniors when ever I needed anything.

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

    • Very busy, but busy in a good way!

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

    • I added value to the different teams I worked on.

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

    • The internship is not related to my degree, however I didn't anticipate it be therefore I am not disappointed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good! Throughout the internship people went out of their way to introduce themselves to me and check that I was getting on okay.

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

    • Very well organised. On the first day I received an internship pack which outlined the whole 6 weeks.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility which meant that I ha to learn quickly.. I think this is the best way to learn.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very, I hope to get a job there!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We often went out for lunch and took social tea breaks throughout the day.

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

    • Gatwick limits your ability to socialise outside work slightly, however everyone makes good a bad situation and makes the extra effort to socialise. The office also arranges once a month drinks evening in London which is well attended (and there is a free bar!).

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

    • Gatwick limits this. However London is only a 30 minute train.

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a national football tournament that we were invited to. Our travel, accommodation and food/drink were all paid for. Other activities included weekly football after work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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