Employer Solutions Internship Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Brilliant internship with loads of different pieces of work to complete from all sectors of the company

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

    • Grant Thornton provides a very close knit team for you to join and you feel very relaxed and value at all times.

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

    • Managers and assigned buddies were available for any questions or issues at any time providing great support

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

    • The work was difficult at times but the challenging aspect made it enjoyable

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

    • I was given plenty of responsibility for projects and meetings giving you a really well rounded experience

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

    • I receieved training for presentation and communication skills as well as those picked up when working

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very energetic and fun group to work with who were all very easy to get on with

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised internship with constant calendar updates if anything changed

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

    • The training facility provided was unbelievable and a really nice getaway in the middle of a hectic week.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • I feel that Grant Thornton would be an ideal place for me to work as I feel it has a real family feel to the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Loads of intern events and social days out made it a really enjoyable time

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

    • Having lived at home the whole time i did not incur any costs there but the social side was mainly comped which was ideal

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not a bad nightlife but easy access to anywhere you wanted in London via the close by rail stations

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

    • Loads of sports and networking opportunities outside of work which made it all in all a great experience

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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