Auit Summer Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    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?

    • During my internship I spent a couple of weeks on an 'away' job, practically living with my colleagues which was a great laugh and really integrates you into the team.

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

    • My line manager was really friendly and helpful, I could discuss problems with him really easily.

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

    • Day to day the amount of work which I had to do was just right, being slightly challenged at points, but also having some quieter days.

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

    • I was given the responsibility for several sections of the audit file, having to manage my time and communicate with the clients to complete the work.

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

    • The experience at Bradenham Manor (national training centre for Grant Thornton) was fantastic.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • During my 6 weeks I spent just over 2 weeks in the office, and although at points it was quiet, but it always had a friendly atmosphere.

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

    • The application process and communication before the internship started was very good. During the internship there were a couple of days where there wasn't as such anything planed for me to do, although people did find me things it wasn't as constructive.

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

    • I attended a one-to-one coaching session at Bradenham Manor (national training centre for Grant Thornton) where I leant presentation and public speaking skills which was very useful and a lifelong skill.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We did two things after work during my internship, although there were just spur of the moment.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Bristol isn't the cheapest of cities, but it's a nice place with lots of different things to do and see.

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

    • Having grown up in Bristol, there are loads of places to go out.

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2013

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