Summer Intern in Audit Review

by BDO

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was kept busy at all times, lots of opportunities

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

    • I was given the same work as other trainees and everything was explained clearly. I felt like part of the team.

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

    • The first week, all of the interns were in the Birmingham office for training, which was really good. When I moved to the office, I was assigned a manager to give me pastoral care, and I was given a call two weeks in to see how I was getting on.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, did have to do some project work (preparing presentations on my own time)

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

    • A lot of responsibilty, but I never felt out of my depth.

    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 gained valuable experience and an insight into the company and the career of an auditor.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I didn't spend much time in the office, but the time I did spend was good.

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

    • No complaints.

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

    • They gave me opportunities to develop my presentation skills etc.

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

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

    • I see it as a great career opportunity.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of organised nights out!

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

    • When I was away, we had 20 pounds a night to spend on food and drinks. I didn't socialise much in the area where the actual office is.

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

    • We went out in a different area to the area we worked in, because we worked in Gatwick

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

    • Football tournaments, trips to thorpe park, boat parties, comedy clubs

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2013

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