Audit Assistant Review

by PKF

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I'm planning to return when I graduate.

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

    • I still attend socials and am included in corporate activities.

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

    • I was given the same level of support as the graduates that started at the same time as me. I had frequent meeting with my manager.

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

    • At certain times of the year it was more busy however this is the nature of the work and I was generally able to maintain a balance.

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

    • I was treated pretty much the same as the graduates that started at the same time as me.

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

    • I have learnt skills that are specific to my course such as accounting. As well as this I have learnt team working and communication skills through interaction with clients.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • In the busier periods it was difficult to maintain a fun atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was the first placement student in my office, I was treated like a graduate - this worked well for me.

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

    • I was given a large amount of in-house training as well one external course. They have provided me with transferable skills that I could take to another job.

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

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

    • It feels as though I haven't left when I attend social events.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only one other student whom was based in a different office. However, the placement students attended all the events the graduates were involved in.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived with students so the rent was cheap. I had a student life balance.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Derby isn't my scene. However, we had many events in Nottingham to make up for this.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was the usual 5 a-side football. As well as random activities such as bingo.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

South East

August 2007

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