Summer Internship - London Employer Solutions Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my summer internship, there was so much variety and opportunities to get involved it just depended on how much you reached out to how much you could get involved with!

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

    • No matter what position in Grant Thornton a person was, they were always happy to answer your questions or have a conversation about their experiences.

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

    • My manager was always on hand to discuss any problems, but was also very good at reading the situation and letting me get on with it myself if I was capable.

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

    • There was always plenty to keep you busy!

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

    • I was responsible for client work that went to the client after the necessary approvals and minimal changes so I think that demonstrates this well.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • As I am studying Accounting and Tax as a degree, my experiences have helped both in subject matter as well as attitude towards university work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed but professional, I always felt comfortable and accepted as a full member of staff.

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

    • Very organised, induction with all summer interns from across the UK, an evening event to relax and meet others as well as being able to get involved in department events as well.

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

    • The firm sends all summer interns to their training facility, Bradenham Manor near High Wycombe for 2 days to develop 'soft skills' and also to network with other interns. This was a great experience.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Very! I have been offered a graduate role and expect to take it up in September 2015.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes although there was only one event organised late on by the firm, the rest was all self organised by summer interns.

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

    • One word - London!

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

    • There is always something to do in London.

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

    • Yes as long as you were willing to 'put yourself out there'. I got involved with a bi-weekly hockey team, as well as going to the annual GT football tournament.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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