Audit Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable experience

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

    • Depending on the particular job I was on at any given time. All treated me very well but with me having no prior background in accountancy, a slight reluctance to hand me substantial work at times.

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

    • Manager was always available to email or see if in the office and would endeavour to help me with any issues I was having.

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

    • Dependent on the particular job I was on. Ranged from not much at all to having my own section of the process and having extremely full days.

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

    • Towards the end of my internship I was given considerable amounts of responsibility similar to what I imagine a 1st year graduate is given which was good.

    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 genuinely feel like I have learnt a number of skills beneficial to both my future professional life, and also personal life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • When in the office a good atmosphere, however mainly on client sites where the atmosphere was also good.

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

    • Very well structured.

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

    • Fantastic trip to Bradenham Manor for skills training. Highlight of the internship.

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

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

    • Still got a week left, received good feedback thus far...

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns created groups on social media to keep in contact and arrange socials with.

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2014

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