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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I really enjoyed the placement, particular going on site to clients.
Immediately felt part of the team, impressed with how much effort others made to get me involved with everything.
When I was doing work for someone, they were always available for questions; but I still felt I was maintaining my independence.
I was kept very busy, which I was pleased about.
I felt an appropriate balance was reached, gaining responsbility without being given work I couldn't handle.
I learnt a lot of new skills on the placement, many of which I hope will be useful this year and in the future.
The Company
Very friendly atmosphere, I attended a few social events.
Very well organised, as shown by the amount of time I spent out at clients and how much work was arranged for me to do.
I was able to do some work shadowing in another department, as well as with a partner and business development manager. The feedback meeting halfway through my placement was also very informative.
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
I have accepted the offer of a job with KPMG for when I have finished university.
The Culture
Quite different from that experienced in London but good nonetheless.
The placement was in my local area, with living costs and socialising costs kept low.
It is very similar to my experiences of socialising at home.
I was pleased with other, non-work aspects that were available to me during my placement.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Accounting, Audit
South East
September 2011