Audit Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my work placement immensely. I made good progress in my professional development and have found the skills that I learnt have been invaluable.

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

    • I felt very valued by those that I worked closely with.Members of my team who viewed my work and depended on my time management appreciated my work and dedication. I think that potentially there was less appreciation by those higher in the department although I think this is due to their distance from my work.

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

    • I was offered support and guidance regularly, and knew that I had a support network available to me.

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

    • I was very busy and if I ran out of work to do I knew that I was able to ask for more work.

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

    • The level of responsibility increased appropriately with my experience. Without attending college, I was unable to take responsibilities beyond a certain point. Therefore, my level of responsibility did not exceed my capabilities.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills that I learnt have been invaluable already in my time after my placement. My work enabled me to develop my confidence in my own abilities, my professionalism and knowledge. Going ahead in my career, this confidence will enable me to present and perform well in interviews.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Happy atmosphere in general although ran through cycles and depended on how busy the time was.

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

    • Placement was well organised and monitored.

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

    • Attended internal courses and training. No professional courses or exams towards qualification.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, was very happy to receive an offer and excited for the prospects.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene amongst placements depended on our own organisation but good socialising with colleagues.

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

    • Very expensive, central london

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't experience.

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

    • Based on personal motivation to seek out

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit

London

September 2017

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