Summer Intern Review

The job was very enjoyable. I found the majority of work interesting and got on well with those I worked with. The initial work did seem a bit monotonous but when you prove yourself you are rewarded with better tasks. As I was with Grant Thornton for 14 months, by the end I was involved in far more important parts of the job.

I got on very well with those I worked with. I was part of a relatively young team and therefore was able to develop good relationships with those around me. I kept in touch with many of them throughout my final year at university.

I was well supported by management. I was guided in the sense that I attended necessary training courses and completed an induction appraisal, and interim appraisal and a yearly appraisal in my time there. Furthermore upon joining I was given a "buddy" who was to be my point of contact for any queries I had in my time there, which was extremely useful and helped me settle very quickly.

There were very few days where I had to ask for things to do. At the beginning they were slightly more frequent but they died out when I demonstrated my ability at the job. However this never really strayed into the realms of working until the small hours. I happily worked past my finish time on a lot of occassions but there was never any pressure to stay until late as my position as a placement student was respected.

I was given a good degree of responsibility in my placement. Initially I had to prove myself to attain this responsibility but as time went by I was entrusted with more of my own projects and required to report back more when I felt necessary than being checked up on by those around me.

Time management, organisation, a strong work ethic are all skill that I received which assisted me massively in my final year. Working at Grant Thornton I feel I matured and grew in confidence throughout the year and this has stuck with me since.

There was a good atmosphere in the office. With young colleagues there were a lot of jokes to be had but ultimately there was a good balance as everyone was aware there is a job to be done.

The placement scheme is very well set up. They make sure you're well settled and try to make the year as enjoyable as possible for you.

I was twice sent to the national training centre at Bradenham Manor, near High Wycombe. It is a beautiful setting and the courses are fairly interesting, with a good social aspect to them too. I feel the training I was given was very useful, not only for my job but in general.

I have returned to Grant Thornton since finishing my degree.

Although I attended the same University as the other placement students, I had never actually met them. However we got on well, and I saw them throughout my final year at university.

I lived at home. Free, but it does mean living at home.

Euston isn't the most lively hub of London but it's a stones throw from Russell Square and Charlotte Street which are both lively enough. Also, the Tube means anywhere is accessible.

There were a lot of after work drinks/social events to get involved in. Also having lived in London before I had a pretty active social life there anyway.