Finance Assistant Review

by PA Consulting

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoyable, my first experience of a "proper job"

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

    • I became one of the team

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

    • I was supported and guided by management but was also trusted to work 'off my own back' and use iniative

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

    • It was a demanding role, but not overly so.

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

    • I was given responsibility to take ownership of various tasks

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

    • It primed me for the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a lively but hard working atmosphere

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

    • It was very organised and structured

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

    • They treated me as a member of the team, and offered the opportunity of a more permanent role.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Was offered a permanent position. The company paid my final year fees

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was only placement student

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

    • It was by no means London prices

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

    • The was somewhat of a scene

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Bits and bobs

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Economics, Marketing

Yorkshire and Humberside

May 2011

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