Finance Intern Review

by Gazprom Energy

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The first 6 months were great as I was constantly learning and taking on new responsibilities, but towards the end my progression plateaued. Upon completion of my placement I have been offered a few more months work in a different department which should pose new challenges and regenerate my initial enthusiasm.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone is really friendly and supportive. You are in no way treated like an intern, but just as any other employee. You're always kept well informed about what the company as a whole is doing and good performance is recognised and rewarded.

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

    • I was thrown straight into the job, and encouraged to use my own initiative, but colleagues were always happy to go through things when I was unsure and I was given an instruction manual for all the processes. I also had regular catch up meetings with my supervisor.

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

    • At the start I was allowed to take my time and get to grips with the job. As my competence increased, so did my responsibilities and workload. I've found that the middle of the month the workload is perfectly balanced, but the first and last weeks of the month can get a bit hectic!

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was very surprised by how much responsibility I was given as an intern. I have sole responsibility for UK, German and Dutch payment runs and have processed payments in excess of £70m. I also have sole responsibility for calculating all electric broker commission payments which is an expenditure of approximately £300k each month.

    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'm not convinced my experience will help me much with my degree, but I believe the experience will be a massive advantage when looking for a graduate job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People are always happy to chat and we organise competitions such as "super sevens" where we bet on that weekends football scores.

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

    • The scheme was well structured and every time I became comfortable with my workload something new was added and so I was constantly being stretched.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • On the job training and regular one to one meetings to check progress.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am staying on over the summer and will definitely consider a job there in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are regular company events such as drinks after a quarterly update and Christmas party. In addition to this we also have regular team nights out.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived with parents so felt fairly wealthy and had decent disposable income. Cost of living in Manchester is about average.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I not a big fan of nightlife myself, but it's central Manchester!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are five a side football games and some people did the Manchester 10k together.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2014

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