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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Very much so. It was amazing to be part of a corporate environment and have responsibilities at just 18 years old. The people were lovely, I have definitely made some friends for life.
Surprisingly more valued than first expected.
There was a sense of 'there is never a stupid question' throughout all projects
Often very busy, but that wasn't a negative situation at all.
Enough to feel valued, not too much so I felt overwhelming pressure.
A lot of soft and hard life skills were picked up, especially during the training days we were given
The Company
It was calm, and often people would be heavily concentrating but there was nothing to stop me going round to people's desks and having a chat, or going for a tea/coffee break.
All the events/training were very well executed, especially the 2 week residential training - it was such hard work but Deloitte knew exactly what skills to train us for before beginning real work.
There were vast opportunities for personal development and chances to work on projects that I was particularly interested in, overall it was very accomodating.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Very appealing, as I've had experience with them I know exactly what it will be like to join as a graduate and because of this scheme, I wouldn't have to go through the first stages of the application process if I decide to join.
The Culture
Ample social events were put on for us, and we organised our own holidays abroad and after-work socials multiple times a week.
Because it was C.London it was fairly expensive, but the salary was so great, money wasn't an issue. I even had money to save for a car and travelling for the summer.
There was a club literally next door, several pubs within 2 minutes walking distance and more clubs just a short taxi/tube journey away.
Lots of charity events, parties, social clubs were out there. Including individual department socials/away days.
Details
June 2014