Senior Consultant Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

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

    • I was treated as one of the team from the start

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

    • There was a buddy system but the success of that seemed to vary significantly by who the buddy was and how engaged/and busy they were

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

    • Average hours were 9-7, with a few late nights (midnight). Generally pretty good for consulting

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

    • Was given responsibility over descrete tasks with low levels of supervision

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

    • I came in with quite a lot of experience so I don't feel I learned too much.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • A young and vibrant office. Good atmosphere

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

    • Generally very good. The last few weeks were very well organised, but the run-up was patchy

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

    • Two days of training at the begining, but consulting is not going to be learned in the classroom

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offer process is opaque but keen to work for them

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns were a very bright and social bunch

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

    • High - central London

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Decent places around for drinks

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were formal meetings planned for the interns and a couple of social activities planned

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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