Summer Intern Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was really useful and enjoyable. Got an invaluable insight into the firm, and was in regular close contact with a variety of different clients. I was in ERS and Tax, both of which were interesting and challenging.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I received regular feedback, and felt like I was given the opportunity to add value to the firm.

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

    • I was given regular guidance throughout, and was invited to ask questions regularly.

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

    • Sometimes I found myself asking for work, but I was always promptly given useful tasks.

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

    • I was often asked to speak to clients directly and help to write parts of the reports.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Definitely learnt valuable transferable skills, as well as speific tax and audit related skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and encouraging. Hardworking.

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

    • Everyone was aware of what I was doing and I had a timetable schedule for my full seven weeks.

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

    • I spent a day shadowing a partner, hours being 'taught' what to do and how to do it e.t.c

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • I have an interview in a week, but 85% of all interns get a job, so fingers crossed!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Weekly social events.

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

    • I lived at home.

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

    • The Leeds office for Deloitte is right in the middle of town - great night life.

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

    • Sport, social events e.t.c were all on offer.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit, Business Management

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2012

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