Financial Management Review

by BDO

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time atBDO. It is somewhere I can see myself working in the future.

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

    • I was given a lot more responsibility than I expected and felt very much a part of the team.

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

    • All of my supervisors took time to explain procedures and were always there to answer any questions I had.

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

    • I was never bored and always had something interesting to do.

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

    • I wouldnt say I was running the show, but I was given a large amount of responsibility and when given some direction for what was needed in the business plan, I was left to work unaided and have produced work that has been highly praised.

    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 learnt so much and I think will become aparant when starting back at Uni but I know it will certainly help me when applying for grad jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • This depends on who you work with and where, but in my experience there is a good balance between work and banter. Some days when there is a lot to do, everyone knuckles down and gets on with it, other days there is less to do and people have time to chat a bit.

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

    • The work placement was very well set up with a good structure. It was good to know what you were doing every day.

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

    • It is nice to be involved in a firm where they encourage your development and training. It is something I really appreciate.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I would definitely look to go back to work for them if the opportunity was available.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the trainees and the graduates went out regularly and keep in touch often.

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

    • Too expensive to socialize in London. Rent is not cheap either.

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

    • Everything you need on a night out is here.

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

    • Most activities were set up amongst us interns.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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