Risk Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Great environment, very friendly staff and stimulating tasks to get involved in!

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

    • Very valued because I was told when I was doing things well and also given guidance on ways to improve in the future.

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

    • Very supportive environment to try out new things!

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

    • Relatively busy which added to the real life work experience.

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

    • Was given a lot of responsibility which was challenging yet rewarding.

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

    • Enhanced my knowledge of many businesses and the financial market in general which I feel I can utilise in every aspect of my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere as everyone was very friendly!

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

    • Lots of fun activities to get involved in as well as work.

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

    • Had the opportunity to visit Bradenham Training facility to enhance presentation skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing as many opportunities to move up the ladder of responsibility.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and willing to participate in new activities.

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

    • Fairly expensive being at the heart of London.

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

    • Good night life.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some opportunities to join clubs such as the running club.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Actuary, Audit, Banking

International

October 2013

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