Summer Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • There is a friendly environment created by the staff you work with which makes your stay at BDO really enjoyable.

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

    • From the day you start the staff try to make an effort to get to know you and include in what theyre doing both in the office and any socials outside the office.

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

    • Everyone made themselves available if you needed any help. You have several catch up meetings during your internship incase you have any problems or what to talk about something.

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

    • The department I was working in was fairly busy during my stay so it was very rare that I was left with no work to do. Understandly the work I was capable of doing was limited but the people in my department alwasy tried to find me work to keep me busy.

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

    • As an intern your knowledge is limited but you are still given the responsibility of client work and meeting other deadlines.

    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 you gain from working at a company like BDO is invaluable to take with you for the rest of your working life. You learn skills such as time management and how to network

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    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?

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

August 2014

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