Summer Vacation Scheme Student- Audit Advisory Associate Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Everyone was very helpful and welcoming, which made it very easy to come in to work.

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

    • Everyone was grateful when I helped on a piece of work and when you put effort in, it doesn't go unnoticed.

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

    • Managers on each job were very clear on what they wanted and expected by the end of the job and were always available via email or telephone call if I had any problems or queries.

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

    • I was assigned to various clients 5 out of the 6 weeks of my internship, with the last week in the office to prepare for my interview and assist anyone with any tasks in the office.

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

    • I was expected to carry out tasks on my own and interact directly with clients where necessary. It was good to be given responsibility as it made it feel like I was contributing properly to the job.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is quite quiet and not many people chat.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised. I was aware of where I would be within plenty of time, usually a weeks notice in order for me to arrange getting to various client sites. I was also made aware well in advance of any work I may have to carry out before the job started.

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

    • I had a training day in Solihull where all the internship students from the regional offices attended. We stayed over for a night and had more training the following day. I then received further service line specific training the next day.

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

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would really like to be offered a job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 4 socials organised for us throughout the 6 weeks.

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

    • Not too expensive, and company paid for all the socials.

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

    • Office based in the centre of town so very good nightlife.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2013

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