business risk intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The people were great and the organisation of it was fantastic. The work was a bit dull at times but being there gave me a really good idea of how the company/departments worked

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

    • They were always thanking us and appologising for it being a bit dull work.

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

    • Sooooo much support/guidence both formally and informally.

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

    • There was always work to do.

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

    • Not loads but us three interns did have our own project to do which was overseen by a manager.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very relevant to my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is lovely and the people were really nice.

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

    • Very very very well organised with loads non-work activities such as netball, drink, coffee sessions, lunch, nights out, breakfasts as well as the work being well organised too.

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

    • It was only six weeks long but they sent us away for a two-day presentation skill training course.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Im going to work there when i graduate :-)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I met so many people and have made some great friends and contacts.

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

    • Its the middle of london - what can i say?

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Again - its london!

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

    • See above question

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

September 2009

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