Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Massively, overall a fantastic experience which I feel is invaluable. I would recommend this to anyone interested in pursuing a career in finance. A great summer!

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

    • Very. Worked with very competent individuals. Very good team environment feeling valued and was given plenty empowerment to work autonomously.

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

    • Open door policy is what I felt. Everyone was approachable and engaging when required. I learned a mammoth amount overall throughout the six week period.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was very busy, there was always work for me to do and this was beneficial as it contributed towards enhancing my overall experience.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Very empowered. Worked with clients 1 to 1 on a consistent basis on my areas and was allowed to work autonomously.

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

    • It will help me throughout my career as I move forward and pursue a career in finance. It will also contribute towards my final year at uni.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive working environment. Loved the overall experience and felt welcomed.

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

    • Well organised. Tailored to needs. Great work!

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

    • Time. Time to develop and enhance my knowledge moving forward and gave me scope to improve as I move forward.

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

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

    • Very appealing. I feel this will grow in popularity definitely.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. A great atmosphere which made me look forward to working everyday.

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

    • Reasonable. Lived at home.

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

    • Great. Already very aware of the nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes plenty. Wasn't allowed to attend football however.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2018

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