Audit internship Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • A really rewarding internship, during which I felt included and that the work assigned has been relevant to my desired position

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

    • I've only received good feedback, especially in terms of my contribution to the team

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

    • The support was very good throughout my internship and my manager never hesitated to tell me I could always contact her if needed

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

    • A good balance overall with some days at the end the fieldwork audit when I felt I could have done more

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

    • I think I was assigned enough responsibility every since day one.

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

    • My presentation topic helped me to come up with a dissertation topic which was really useful. Also, the skills I gained further enhance my knowledge of accounting and account preparation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A good atmosphere in the office, with some quitter days, but an overall friendly environment

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

    • Very well-organised, with everything being set up for us since the beginning.

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

    • A lot - we had presentations skills course and a lot of training activites.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • Glasgow is an amazing city with a lot of opportunities for nightlife

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2014

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