Commericial Audit Placement Student Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • So far I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement. It has been both insightful and exciting and I hope to enjoy the remainder.

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

    • Every colleague has been friendly and helpful. During audits I have felt like a key member of the team, right from the start.

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

    • My manager has always been at the end of the phone/email if I have any queries. The buddy system has also been a great help, with any smaller queries being answered by a lower member of staff.

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

    • Depending on whether I was on a job or in the office depends on how busy I am. If I am on a job it can be long, busy days. However if I am in the office it depends on available work.

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

    • During audits I have been given responsibilites over particular sections which has pushed me, both to work harder and to take ownership.

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

    • In reference to my degree the skills will be hugely useful on the quantitive side, as well as general time management skills. Beyond my final year, the skills I have gained should help me on the road to becoming qualified.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere of the office is friendly but busy.

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

    • Initially there were minor issues over training, but apart from that it has been very well organised (with a busy calender).

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

    • I felt the firm invested a large amount in my development considering I am a placement student. I have been on multiple training courses and more are scheduled for the future.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Future employment prospects are very appealing currently and I am hoping to return to the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social is good when people are in the office together. However, due to the nature of work colleagues are often very dispersed. Taking this into account though, all of the staff social days have been well organised and enjoyable.

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

    • I currently live in Manchester city centre and it is a really nice, safe area. In terms of cost of living it is reasonable (much cheaper than London) and has a good range of bars and cafes.

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

    • The nightlife is excellent in the area I work, with expensive 'business' bars nearby and other bars within walking distance.

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

    • The work has activites such as Yoga and Football top get involved in. The firm also supports any new ideas for activites.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Audit

North West

November 2015

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