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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 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 an extremely good opportunity to meet new people and gain an understanding of the professional services industry
My colleagues despite being all different ages were all friendly and we got on really well, everyone was supportive.
At times my manager was too busy which I respected but would always help me and take time out of their day to benefit my skills.
There were set tasks to do each day and included other exercises which made some days busier than others.
I was completing graduate level job work so it was pretty advanced and had to make sure that I completed work to a high accuracy.
The skills of client management and communication will help me in team work and leadership situations
The Company
The office had a great work ethos but understood the need for frequent breaks and there was open conversation which was great.
There were some fluctuations in terms work load so it wasn't spread out as evenly as I hoped it would be at times.
They provided opportunities to listen to different division speakers and real practical work meeting with clients which really impacted my abilities.
I was unfortunately not offered a graduate position.
The Culture
There were quite a few interns so we socialised during lunch and also at least once a week out of office hours
It was less pricey than say London as I was based in Nottingham
There were a few good bars and restaurants to go to which some of the interns were able to experience.
I played football with my team on a regular basis and there were other events such as social responsibility activities to get involved with.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Accounting
North West
December 2012