Audt Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The whole experience was very good. Really would recommend applying.

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

    • The work environment at BDO beat my expectations. Everyone was very friendly and helpful from day 1 and I really felt like a valued member of the team

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

    • The managers and supervisors were very helpful and took the time out to explain things when necessary.

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

    • Most days I had a lot of work although there were some when I wasn't set much. Tried to make myself useful around the office when I could though.

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

    • A lot considering I was an intern and had no previous work experience in accounting or audit. It would've been better if we were exposed to some other areas though.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They will be very helpful

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, very helpful. Couldn't have asked for more.

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

    • The first week training in Birmingham was very organised however the last few days down in London were not.

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

    • High investment

    4/5
  • 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
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was a good bunch of people around my office in London. Socials were organised within sectors and within the whole audit group but we also socialised outside of work too.

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

    • Very expensive - What you expect in London though.

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

    • Okay.

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

    • Yes a lot. Like I said as interns we socialised outside of work whilst there was also a national BDO football tournament in Cardiff which was great.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

London

August 2015

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