Finance Assistant Review

by Golfbreaks.com

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I have learnt a great deal over the year and come away with some new friends for life.

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

    • You are 100% the same as the full time staff, you are given a lot of responsibility and treated very well.

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

    • I had regular meetings to make sure that I was doing well and enjoying my work. they also provided extra help on subjects that i was weaker on, such as Excel training. This is a great thing to have for the future.

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

    • There is a good balance of work, I was constantly busy, however this made time go quickly and gave me a lot of confidence for future jobs.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • You are treated exactly the same as the full time staff. I dealt with many important projects and had a lot of responsibility within my role.

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

    • I have not only learnt a great deal about Finance, but I have also learnt a lot about time management and general life skills that will be a great help for my final year and in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a great atmosphere, very friendly and professional.

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

    • I had a good deal of training, support as well as social events. Brilliantly organised!

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

    • I had many extra training sessions such as helping with Excel, which is a brilliant skill to have.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • there are many opportunities to come back to golfbreaks, however it all depends on the availability of a job. many old placements have come back and are currently working for them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are usually about 20 placements each year, who all live in the local area. All of us became friends and went out regularly.

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

    • the area is quite expensive, similar to London prices, however that also means that you are close to London. therefore i would say the extra cost was definitely worth it.

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

    • There are a number of clubs in Windsor, which are OK. the pub are very good though.

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

    • There are many sports teams and activity centres such as gym's in the area. There is also a company football and cricket team.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2019

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