London Audit Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • A worthwhile internship

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

    • Everyone here was very approachable and friendly. The rest of the interns were all really fun and I've made some very good new friends.

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

    • Always very approachable and happy to help.

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

    • Always kept busy

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

    • Given as much responsibility as I could realistically deal with as an intern. So a good level.

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

    • Useful IT skills - learnt about alt-tab

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and went for staff drinks.

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

    • Fun first training week in Birmingham with all the interns. Joined the London Audit stream and was always allocated jobs by managers.

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

    • They really looked after us and made sure we both enjoyed ourselves, but also gained a lot.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Waiting to hear about if I have a job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns were really fun and went for staff drinks and a few lunches with my manager

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London - very expensive

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

    • London - amazing

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

    • BDO national football tournament and a few after work socials

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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