Business Assurance Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I had a really good expirience and was able to take on a variety of work, from the slightly mundane (ticking boxes!) to more advanced work as well.

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

    • There was always lots of work to do, no chance of getting bored! This meant I felt valued because I was doing *actual* work that they needed rather than just jobs to keep me busy.

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

    • I was given a councilling manager as well as a graduate 'buddy' and was also able to speak to the senior members of my audit teams while on site.

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

    • Very busy! There was plenty of work to be done, as the Audit department was quite hierarchical so there was plenty pitched at an undergrad/graduate level for me.

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

    • At the beginning there was not a lot of responsibility, but once I found my feet I was given the chance to complete more complex work (with lots of people around to ask if I was stuck of course!)

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

    • Definitely will help me with a career in Audit, as the work was very similar to that of a first year graduate.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and open, felt it was really easy to ask questions if I was stuck. Lots of cake!

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

    • It was pretty well organised with training in the first week and later as well, however there were a few teething problems with some information not getting through to us but that was sorted out.

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

    • One week's training at the beginning of the internship, followed by three days in the middle and a further 2 at the end.

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

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

    • I'd be very happy working for them as a graduate!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, interns from all over the country came down for the training sessions.

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

    • Expensive - but I lived with my parents so not so bad!

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

    • Very good - central/west london on the doorstep of Oxford Street!

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

    • Yes - attended Football Trip to Nottingham with the whole company to compete in an inter-office tournament. Also drinks on the final day.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

September 2008

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