Administrator Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Good working environment carrying out interesting work in an enjoyable atmosphere.

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

    • Worked closely with and got to know people of all levels in the firm and was able to conduct work not normally trusted to placements

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

    • Always approachable and knowledgable

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

    • Enough work, without feeling like I was working extreme hours

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

    • Conducting work direct to managers and partners. Large responsibilities

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

    • Good training from broad areas to more specific insolvency based

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and enjoyable

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

    • Good information before with well thought out training and set up

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

    • Firm invested a lot of training and responsibility

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Introduced immediately and became good friends

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

    • The city, however the location makes up for the cost

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

    • Very good

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

    • Many clubs and friends with suggestions

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2011

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