Intern - Governement Audit Review
by Grant Thornton
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Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
4.7
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The Culture
4.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was a fantastic experience. I am so glad that I took the initiative to apply for an internship in my second year as this was a great learning experience and confidence builder and has given me a step onto career path that I wish to follow as I was offered a graduate position for next year.
Was a lovely team atmosphere, got on with everyobody, I felt really welcomed.
Everybody was willing to give advice and help with any queries that I may have.
Given sections of theaudit to finish, colleagues were shocked at how efficient I was at completing these so I was able to carry out a wide range of activities.
I was shocked at how much responsibility I was given. I thought that I would be shadowing somebody doing the work, but I was given important bits of the audit to complete which helped greatly with my learning experience.
It has given me a greater level of confidence going into my third year of uni and helped give me a basis to build on as a first year trainee.
The Company
I great team atmosphere and everybody as very welcoming with a great balance between work and social activities.
It was very well orgainised. I was given a timetable on my first day to outline where I would be each day whichb included alot of travelling to client sites, so I was able to plan my journey. I was also given enough work to keep me busy so I was never bored, and as a result got to experience many different aspects of the job.
I was sent to Bradenham Manor, Grant Thornton's training facility for a business impact course which was very helpful when it came to presenting to managers at the end of my placement. All travel was paid for and I was able to expereince an away job and many different client sites across the country.
National Travel
I have been offered a job beginning this time next year!!
The Culture
Was assigned a buddy who was a first year trainee which gave me a great opportunity to find out more about the firm. I was also able to meet other interns from across the country at Bradenham and during our corporate responsibility day.
Based in the Cardiff office close to home and any travel to clienst was paid for by the firm.
I attend Cardiff University and live close so it was not a new area for me, but Cardiff is a great city for shoping, clubs and restaurants.
I have been selected to be the Cardiff University campus ambassador for Grant Thornton which I can't wait to start next month.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Wales
September 2012
