Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • An interesting and challenging variety of work offered in a very welcoming environment.

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

    • People in the office made me feel like my work really mattered, and I was praised when I performed well.

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

    • My buddy and champion were extremely supportive, and I felt comfortable going to them whenever I needed any guidance.

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

    • I did not always have a continuous flow of work, though that was often remedied by seeking it out actively.

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

    • I was not given inconsequential work, and I felt that I was very much trusted with things that would be presented to clients.

    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 am certain that many of the skills I developed, both technical and otherwise, will be extremely useful to my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was extremely pleasant: people were very friendly, welcoming, and supportive.

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

    • Whilst the general framework of the internship was managed very well, the day to day in the office sometimes felt a bit bumpy and impromptu. The burden fell mostly on one person, my buddy, to manage my everyday tasks. The work I was allocated came from different, sometimes uncoordinated sources, meaning that the amount of work I had varied drastically. There did not seem to be an active attempt from the firm to provide a holistic and balanced experience of work in my department.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The induction provided at the beginning of the internship was very helpful, and the people in the office taught me a lot as well. The e-learning, which took what felt like a disproportionate amount of time to the short duration of the internship, was not very helpful.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am interested in a job with Deloitte, but will also be considering other options.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • A few social events were organised for the placement students, which were quite enjoyable. However, we were split up over numerous departments and did not find much time to interact as a group otherwise.

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

    • Quite affordable.

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

    • Decent nightlife, for a low price.

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

    • Not during the short duration of the placement, which was understandable.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

September 2014

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