Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was really enjoyable, great people and interesting work

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

    • I was treated like a grad rather than an intern which made me feel valued

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

    • Counselling manager was really supportive and helpful

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

    • The office was fairly quiet as it is the quieter time of the year.

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

    • I was given responsibility to talk to the client and signed off work myself.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It will assist me through my final year of uni, as the skills gained are applicable to my economics degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good banter all round

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

    • Great organisation throughout

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

    • On the job training was great, met various people at different levels of the business.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Waiting on a response after my partner interview, which went well I think

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Went on a few nights out with the guys from the office, and lunches every so often

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

    • I lived in my student house, Leeds is cheap for everything.

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

    • Leeds has a cracking nightlife.

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

    • There were a few social nights, and a football tournament

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2013

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