Year in Industry in Finance and Accounting Review

by Atkins

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • At first I really struggled to fit in and find out where I was best placed, but as time has gone on I have enjoyed it more and more.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Some people gave me more feedback than others

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

    • I had help from various people within the company which expanded my skill set.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • In accounting it is always pretty similar, with two weeks out of the month being quiet and the rest are quite busy, so it depended on what time of the month it was.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had different roles from different people in the office which gave me more responsibility

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Before coming to my placement I had very little knowledge of finance and accounting and now I can go back to uni with a whole set of new skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • As work declined the atmosphere didnt improve as much however overall everybody was always really helpful and friendly.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A lot more organisation is needed if another placement student is to come into the business.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They could help me as much as they could.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If there is enough work and a job going I would defiitely come back and work here.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I met a lot of good new friends since being here.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • As Bristol is a student city nothing was overly expensive.

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

    • Bristol as a city is briliant.

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

    • I have always been very busy since working here out of work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Financial Management

South West

June 2014

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