Finance Assistant Review

by Golfbreaks.com

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Amazing year

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

    • Everyone made me feel very welcome throughout

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

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

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

    • Working as part of a small team I was given much more responsibility than I would have in a larger company

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

    • Skills gained throughout the year will greatly help me throughout my last year of uni. My placement has made me much more driven to get a 1st degree

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere - open office and everyone is friendly

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

    • 4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Extra training was provided focusing on finance theory in order to help us upon returning to university and to keep our minds in that way of thinking

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Great career progression - Golfbreaks recognise and reward hard work.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 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

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

South East

September 2014

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