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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was hard work, but rewarding and I learnt a lot.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • They always treated me as another graduate, rather than a placement student.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Management were always there for support if I needed them, but let me do my own thing until I asked, so that I could learn by myself.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • They job is fairly demanding, I was rarely sat doing nothing.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Due to the hierarchy, responsibility isn't given within the first year, however this was accross the board not just for me. By the end of my placement I was allowed to audit a whole entity by myself though.

    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 think it will help me be more disciplined, more focussed and will definitely help with finding a job after my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Within the office serious work is done, however at socials it is all fun!

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • As I was treated like another grad there wasn't any organisational issues.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I have done my first 6 ACA exams and received the training for other things just like other graduates.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    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?
  • Not too expensive for my wages.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Only one main club, Oceana, but I really enjoyed it.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were a few sporting opportunities

    3/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2010


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