Accounting Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • All aspects of placement were good. Great social life and great working atmosphere. Colleagues are all very supportive

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

    • Extremely valued - Often asked to cover others in my team, lead meetings etc.

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

    • Manager holds monthly reviews to ensure skills are developed alongside excelling in your role

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

    • Very busy month ends, less busy mid-month. However, this enabled me to write my unversity logs etc for the plcement

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

    • Given a lot of responibility, often cover the accuntant's work. Made subject matter expert in several fields

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

    • All skills have imporved over the year, especially professionalism and communication

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone extremely friendly, high morale

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

    • Very organised

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

    • Lots of education sessions and skills growth workshops

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • Very appealing

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of placement students based nearby, good social scene with colleagues/graduates

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

    • Fairly cheap

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

    • Cheap on weekdays

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

    • abletotae on lots of charity work and education sessions

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

June 2012

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