Summer Finance Student Review

by RSM

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was a nice environment to work in, very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • Colleagues were friendly and supportive.

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

    • Management were very approachable for feedback and help.

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

    • Every day there was always tasks to be done. The days passed relatively quickly.

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

    • In some departments more than others.

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

    • In some departments the work developed very useful skills, however other departments the work wasn't very useful or worthwhile to my learning.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good balance between work and social.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised and structure was made clear from the first day.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Great opportunity and learned some valuable skills to take into my final year of uni.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Through speaking to colleagues there seems to be lots of opportunities and I would like to apply for future positions at the end of my degree.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made friends with other students and regularly go for lunches etc.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Living at home while working, so no additional costs for socialising, just travel costs.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Edinburgh is always a good place to be in the summer.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • In a central location with surrounding bars, cinema, gyms and nightlife.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2013

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