Summer Vacation Scheme (SVS) Student Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable. Was able to spend a week in each division within Deloitte and felt like a valued part of the team.

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

    • All staff were willing to talk to us and work was set by all colleagues and good feeback given.

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

    • Brilliant. We had meetings with partners and senior managers and had lots of work and guidance from the more junior workers at the firm.

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

    • This was a bit of mixed bag, some days busy, some not at all. Depended on the client and how busy the department was during your stay. Summer is not typically their busy season.

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

    • A good level given my limited technical knowledge. I was still able to interview clients on my own and phone different authorities to gather information.

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

    • Good skills developed: mainly time management and organisation, along with teamworking skills and interviewing skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere, everyone is happy to be there and happy that you are there. The free stock of fruit and snacks also created a good atmosphere. The fact that partners and senior management are so accessible also creates a good vibe.

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

    • Very well organised, everyone had work available for us and feedback forms prepared for us.

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

    • We experienced a week long induction before the internship in a posh hotel in Birmingham. This involved some fun teambuilding activities, presentation and interviewing skills which did aid with personal development. They also took the time to fully explain each task to you and the theory behind it.

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

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

    • Have my final interview coming up. Finger's crossed!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had an intern social with a huge budget, made even bigger thanks to a partner contribution. We were also invited to standard Deloitte socials which helped make us feel included, for instance the summer BBQ and the Deloitte summer party.

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

    • Lived at home in London, commuting was quite expensive, but whilst in audit all travel was expensed.

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

    • Most pubs per square kilometre in the country. Quite a lot of clubs are 21+ though which is quite annoying for interns.

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

    • Some activities, for instance I played in the Deloitte five aside team.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Legal/Law, Government

London

August 2012

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