Summer Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I thourghly enjoyed my internship at Grant Thornton.

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

    • I felt very integrated and accepted by all of the people I worked with. Everyone was extremelly friendly, approachable and willing to help if you needed it. There were also many socials where I was able to meet new people and get to know them in a different type of environment.

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

    • My line manager was extremelly supportive and was able to give me support and advice when I was considering my future career options.

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

    • Some days were busier than others depending on the workload, however I always had something to keep me busy.

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

    • As I began to understand what was expected of me and gained a good understanding of what I was working on, I was given more responsibility.

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

    • We were sent on a two day course to learn presentation skills, the course was extremelly interesting and this will be something that I can use in universtiy and in any future presentations.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good work/life balance in my office.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • We were given a timetable at the start with all of the events that were organised during the 6 weeks.

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

    • I was given support in any areas I was unsure about and set objectives at the start with my line manager to help me develop and get the most from my internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I am very hopeful that I will be offered a graduate job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were many orgainised event and also spontanious nights out with my team and my fellow interns and placement students.

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

    • I was living and socialising in London which was quite expensive in some areas but it was affordable.

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

    • Many bars and clubs to go to after work.

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

    • There were many networking events, away days, sporting activities etc to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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