Audit Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the placement and I learnt so a lot.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, and everybody seemed excited at the prospect of me joining the team.

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

    • My counselling manager was absolutely fantastic and supported me all the way through.

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

    • Some days were busier than others, but whenever I was at clients I had lots to do.

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

    • It seemed like I had similar responsibilities as the graduates already working at BDO, which was encouraging.

    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 skills I have developed will absolutely assist me in the future, in both the final year of my university degree and in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally really upbeat.

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

    • Very well organised. I was impressed at how the internship was split up between training, clients visits and office work.

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

    • BDO was keen to develop all my skills for my future.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 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?

    • Definitely, there always seemed to be something going on.

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

    • I lived at home which was very cheap, buses to and from the office were an okay price.

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

    • Great

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

    • Yes there was a football tournament and an away day while I was there.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

South West

August 2015

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