Associate Review

I found the experience very enjoyable as the work was challenging but achievable. The people were very welcoming and supportive. I was treated as a normal graduate for the whole duration so could easily fit into the environment and given responsibility.

As previously mentioned, I was treated as if I were a graduate and as a result I did not receive any special treatment which I think really helped to integrate me into the team. I was also trusted to do any tasks just as much as my graduate peers which made mew feel particularly valued.

A lot of support came from the different managers I was working with on my engagements and also came from others such as appraisal managers. What I particularly appreciated was the support given to me for things that managers did not need to get involved with, for example helping me with university assignments.

There were some times where I struggled to find work to do, but this was fore warned to me and one of the things you have to learn is to how to find the work which you pick up as time goes on. Apart from this there was a very good balance of busyness.

For one project in particular, I was given project managing responsibilities which gave me a huge insight into the ways Deloitte conduct its business. At this stage I was also able to manage my own schedule and work in meetings and other engagements when it suited me.

Above all, I now have the ability to conduct myself in the office in a professional manner and know the appropriate channels of communication in order to get specific tasks done. I also have some technical knowledge on IT systems and around internal audits. Deloitte provided a large amount of training which ensured that I was ready for challenges within the workplace.

The atmosphere was how I expected with a mixture of people casually talking and others with their headphones in and working hard. There would not generally be a dull atmosphere but not everyone was very approachable, I was told that this is something that comes with working in London!

A lot of aspects were well set up, for example being on mailing lists and invited groups etc. However there was not that much emphasis on meeting other placement students or having socials around the internship.

I had 6 weeks of training at the start. There was training courses all year that I would be able to attend if I so wished.

Very good. I have already been offered a place to come back in as a second year graduate.

Yes, my peer group made a big effort to go to social events sand create our own. There was not much socialising between the placements however, more just within the department.

London is very expensive.

There are endless options for nights out in London.

There was a lot of out of work opportunities. For example I joined the rugby team, played squash, went on community days, joined the gym and went to big charity event days.