Profit Recovery Auditor Review

by Audit Partnership ltd

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Rating

2/5
  • The Role
    1.3
  • The Company
    1.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The work is basic and repetitive and there are "cliques" in the office. The work environment often feels hostile.

    1/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • They often have socials, but it's hard to feel included with people who have been friends for years. You are with 30+ other placement students, so they become your friends.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • They give a few weeks training at the beginning, but after that they get a bit annoyed if you are continually asking questions. In addition, they don't help with any university, just tell you what you can't write in your assignments.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Mostly little to do until a deadline was coming, and then you'd be rushed to achieve more.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given little responsibility, this was left to team leaders and managers.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed communication skills and some basic excel skills

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • You weren't allowed to talk in the office, we only talked when managers left the room.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The previous placements had already left, so had no one to partner up with. In addition the new placements started after I left so it was very hard to hand over work.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They had small training sessions part way through the year to update on any skills or anything you may have forgotten at original training.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very little chance for progression. When there is they don't choose on skills and experience, but who is closer with management.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made friends for life with other placement students, as you're with 30+ other people and can live with them if you need to share accommodation.

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

    • Work was in Tockwith, so could choose from Leeds or York. I lived in York which could be pricey, but it was lovely and plenty to do. Most students lived in York.

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

    • Great nightlife in York and often went on nights out in Leeds

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities and you're close to 2 cities, but you need to find these yourself, the company won't help you.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2016

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