Summer Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Great chance to experience the world of accountancy. I learnt a lot about the division and the firm and had the opportunity to meet and work with a group of talented employees.

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

    • My colleagues would get me involved in as much work as possible, ensuring that I got a lot out of the internship. They always reviewed my work and gave me valuable feedback.

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

    • Whenever I needed help with something, the managers and partners were always there to offer me support, regardless of how busy they were.

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

    • There was always enough work to keep me busy throughout the day.

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

    • From day one, I was given real work that contributed towards tax returns. It was good to be given the same work and responsibility as of a full-time graduate.

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

    • I developed a wide range of skills over the six-week period, most of which will help me in my degree. The firm took us to their own training facility and helped us improve our presentation skills- something that is vital to my very own degree path.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly and made me feel part of the team.

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

    • It was very well organised. During the six weeks there were many social events planned for us to get a chance to socialise with fellow interns and managers outside the office.

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

    • The firm took us to their very own training facility, where we took part in courses that helped us develop key skills that are necessary for the accounting world.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a full time position at the end of the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We often went out together after work, sometimes arranged by the firm and sometimes by ourselves.

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

    • As we were working in the centre of London, naturally it was quite expensive. However, the events that were organised by the firm were paid for.

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

    • Being in central London, there is always something to do!

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

    • We were strongly encouraged to take part in community work, which was another opportunity to get out of the office and get our hands dirty. Additionally, we were able to take part in the J.P. Morgan run.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

September 2010

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