Audit Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • The internship was everything I expected and a lot more, I enjoyed going into work each day as each day I was learning new things.

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

    • I was made to feel an integral part of the team from the beginning right through to the end.

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

    • Other staff were always willing to help me with any questions I had.

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

    • Whilst out at a clients office you were more busy compared to being in the office.

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

    • I was given important sections within the auditing process.

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

    • The auditing skills I picked up will not assist me with my Economics degree but will provide me a head start if I pursue a career in auditing.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everybody in the office were friendly and talkative providing a good atmosphere.

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

    • The internship was very well organised from start to finish.

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

    • The techical training week before the internship ensured a good level of personal training and development.

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

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

    • BDO offer a large proportion of interns graduate positions and they promote internal promotions.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out several times and all got on well.

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

    • I lived at home during the internship but prices in Birmingham are reasonable,

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

    • Birmingham has really good night life especially on Broad Street!

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

    • BDO had after work drinks and a football tournament in Southampton whilst I was partaking in the internship.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2012

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