Audit Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The office is really nice, just audit is a slightly boring job in itself.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very, it was expected than I was clueless with regard to the actual work, but everyone I worked with was very relaxed and basically taught me to do my tasks.

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

    • Not much contact with my line manager, but that is the nature of audit.

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

    • Depended day to day, some days working non stop, others people make work for you to do, varies each day.

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

    • From Day 1, given access to lots of confidential information and told to create stuff with it. Very trusting and great in terms of the placement.

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

    • A presentation skills workshop, which was great.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite quiet, but everyone goes out together at many company organised events.

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

    • Very organised, I knew what to do every day.

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

    • Lots, presentation course.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good qualification, good collegues, good atmosphere at work.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not many interns at my office but lots of trainees.

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

    • Sheffield is a cheap city.

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

    • Good, but not as good as when all the students are back.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Countless company events, all paid for aswell.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2012

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