Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The work was quite varied and interesting in a friendly office

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

    • Treated like a 'real' member of the team throughout

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

    • The placement was fairly well structured and also had freedom to explore areas of interest - ideal.

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

    • I wa often able to work at my own pace directed towards my own interests

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

    • Tasks within teams meant that my work was usually checked as a matter of course but I was largely responsible for managing my own time

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

    • V useful presentation skills and other workshops

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and supportive

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

    • Arrival was well organised and i was given a laptop and e-mail, some training was less well organised

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

    • Training time and time of management meant I felt valued

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

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

    • Great organisation with friendly atmosphere and people

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were quite scattered but all were very friendlt

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

    • I didn't pay rent and although London is expensive for socialising the money is good

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

    • It's London, so busy but good until you realise you've missed the last tube

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Everyone was friendly but there weren't that many out of work organised activities

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2008

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