Summer Intern (Business Assurance) Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Excellent working environment, but job is not as statistical as my degree.

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

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

    • Suitable level of support but also the opportunity to learn for oneself.

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

    • Always something to do, occasionally rushed to meet deadlines or without work, but not very often.

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

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

    • Valuable presentational, networking and organisational skills developed, which will be useful in and out of work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and fun but not a party! Ideal.

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

    • Very organised for their first structured internship.

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

    • A lot was laid on for us, whether it be social events or professional activities.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fairly appealing. Obtaining an ACA qualification at BDO would be very helpful for the future, and it is an excellent environment to do it in.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fairly good, although some interns started to form "cliques" and structure social events around their own personal needs.

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

    • Commuting from Kent cost 20% of gross salary, socialising in London expensive in comparison to home/student bars.

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

    • Always something to do, excellent.

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

    • Plenty. Football, softball, cricket, drinks.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

September 2008

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