Public Sector Audit Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The 6 week internship was based ultimately around a data entry task which provided little exposure neither did it really help facilitate any understanding of what a graduate job in public sector audit would be like. On the other hand, the 1 week placement on a client site was certainly useful.

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

    • Ultimately our work which was solely desktop based was important for the project as a whole however for the majority of the time there was no contact with any senior members

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The briefing at the start of the internship for a few hours familisarising ourselves with the excel template spreadsheet was too short considering we were delegated this task for 6 whole weeks

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There was ample work set

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

    • Work at the client site provided early responsibility working as part of a team of experienced graduates however the majority of the time was in the office

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

    • The presentation workshop at Bradenham was the most useful training provided.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • All members of staff were approachable

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

    • Various company social events were hosted

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

    • The days at the firms external training facilities demonstrated the firms investment

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other interns were easy to get along with

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

    • Accomodation to rent near the office location was expensive

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

    • Good nightlife in London

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

    • Company as well as intern organized events provided activities

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Audit

London

August 2012

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