Trainee Accountant Review

by East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • I learnt a lot and was able to learn different roles to the one I was in. The knowledge I gained from 1st and 2nd year was very useful as it helped signifantly throughout my placement

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

    • They were helpful and informative especially when I wanted advice about my career path

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

    • Not much as I picked up things quickly and was independent within the first month. Again the knowledge I gained from 1st and 2nd year equipped me very well for this experienc.

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

    • I was more busy after new year because the Trust had acquired another trust and there was also year end work taking place.

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

    • A lot, because I learnt quickly and did not need much guidance I was able to take on any task and complete it within a suitable timeframe.

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

    • It helped but I can't fully state to what extent because I have only been back in uni for 1 month+

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Ok. I was able to talk to colleagues on all levels comfortably

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

    • Not that great. I did complete tasks quickly and asked for extra work

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

    • I was able to attend lots of training courses

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

    • Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I don't want to work in the NHS although it was very valuable experience gained

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student

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

    • Not much. There was not much after work socialising besides from the office Christmas party, people's birthday and my leaving meal.

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

    • I don't know

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • No

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

November 2015

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