Accounts Internship Review

by abrdn

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable few weeks. Company paid for accomodation with other interns staying in the same apartments. Work was well structured and offered a lot of help and guidance throughout the process.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Team was very nice and really made an effort to welcome me.

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

    • Managers always willing to help and met regulary with supervisor to discuss any issue I had.

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

    • A very busy few weeks sandwiched between quiet periods however this seemed to be the same for the whole team I worked in.

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

    • Allowed to get on with my own projects with help offered if I needed it.

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

    • Very useful experience which was very enjoyable. Would definetly reccommend the company as a place to grow and develop in a comfortable environment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet but friendly atmosphere.

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

    • Very good structure with plenty of intern development events organised.

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

    • Intern development programme very strong & department spent time meeting with me to discuss different roles to help further my understanding of the company.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Job and scheme look very appealing and my time at the company only increased my thought of this.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All other interns very close and organised regular events/nights out.

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

    • Average.

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

    • Lots of choice with a range of prices too.

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

    • Fringe festival on during our time at the company. Lots of places to go/thingas to do in the city.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2014

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