Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting to see different aspects of so many different companies.

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

    • Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

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

    • Plenty of training provided and feedback given after every client so there is loads of support.

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

    • Audit is seasonal and there was little I could do before Christmas, but since then I've learnt enough to be busy all the time.

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

    • I'm given whole sections of the audit file to complete so it is important I do a good job.

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

    • Learnt so much, not just in accountancy but also in teamwork and IT skills. This placement will really help me in the next few years. Also learnt to work for 5 days a week, which will help back at uni.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Colleagues are really easy to get on with, but the work still needs to get done!

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

    • Pretty good, the work I do is exactly the same as any graduate starting at the firm so there was little need for special treatment.

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

    • I've been on several training courses, and been on special placement workshops to meet other placement people from around the country.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I would love to get a job offer!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Although I'm the only placement student in my office, I've met all the others from around the UK in special training courses. There are also often office drinks nights and I get on well with the other new starters.

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

    • Could be worse, cheaper than Surrey where I go to uni. Rent is reasonable and opportunities to have a good time with friends

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

    • Nightlife is good, Norwich is a good night out with loads of pubs and bars.

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

    • Yes, as I'm doing this survey I've just come back from a cricket match.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

East of England

May 2014

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