Audit Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship- it was great having so much variety in the work, feeling useful and working in such a close knit team.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The office had a really nice atmosphere as everyone got on well and absolutely anyone was willing to listen to me or answer my questions. At no time is there any awkward silences and you are made to feel like one of the team. It is great how much interaction there even is between interns and managers and how they will make time for you.

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

    • My manager was brilliant, always having all my travel plans sorted, popping up on email when he hadn't seen me in a while and even meeting me on the train on my first day.

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

    • This purely depended on the day/client. My first and last weeks were less busy due to training/exit admin therefore I couldn't really plan work as I didn't know how much I needed. However, during the most part of my internship, I was busy with a constant supply of work which was great! Lets you get so much experience in your short space of time.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given quite a bit of responsibility in completing schedules and tasks on my own which is a great way to learn.

    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 developed skills in presenting, communication and organisation as well as illustrations of how what I learn in uni works in a practical line.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I found my office incredibly friendly and everyone got on really well. There was never awkward silences and I was never afraid to ask a question.

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

    • Very well organised- all my travel and training was set up along with meetings I needed and all my jobs were in place for me to see on first day.

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

    • A lot of time and money invested in us as we are sent down to London and Manchester for training and orientation. Everyone wants you to do well which is a great feeling!

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

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

    • Got a graduate offer with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many social events and variety for everyone- pub quizzes, bowling, races which are great fun and really allowed me to get to know people more, as well as dinners and lunches out.

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

    • You can claim expenses for anything relatable that you incur.

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

    • Nightlife is good but didn't have time to experience it much

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Only attended social events really but opportunities are there.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2014

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