Finance trainee Review

by NHS

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was absolutely amazing experience, would strongly recommend everyone to do the placement.

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

    • Yes definately.

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

    • Amazing support. They help you at every step always ready to answer questions.

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

    • Pretty busy. but there were times when work was scarce. but that was very rare.

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

    • Quite a lot. was given to work on a particular project where i was work independently obviously could ask questions where they are most happy to help.

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

    • Training sessions designed for barts staff, I also attended them so could develop more knowledge.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly. Always fun loving.

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

    • Very well organisation. was on rotational period spending 4 months in each department with set dates of rotation.

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

    • They have free HFMA training sessions for staff, which is optional and the company pays for it. where I managed to achieve a certificate for,

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Very good. they have graduate scheme, where it puts you forward as I have experience.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes

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

    • as it is in central london. it is pretty expensive for lunch and travel but pay was really good so didnt really feel much.

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

    • My office was near tower bridge which is pretty popular.

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

    • Well not really.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Financial Management

London

November 2015

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