Mainstream Audit Summer Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The people were all so welcoming and I didn't feel as though I was on an internship, I felt like part of the team.

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

    • I felt extremely valued. They often gave very positive feedback that made me feel very welcomed into the firm.

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

    • The support is great. I was given a buddy who I could ask all kinds of questions. But also everyone was supportive, all keen to help me out and guide me in the right direction.

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

    • I felt like I was doing a decent amount of work - but I didn't feel stressed about it, I felt that I was actually being useful and actually being a proper member of the team.

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

    • It is hard to be given responsibility given the nature of work, however when it was noticed I was able to do certain tasks to a good enough standard,then I was left more to my own. The longer I was there the more responsibility I had. It was a good level of responsibility.

    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 learnt that hard work, consistency and determination get the absolute best results. This can be applied to everything I now do.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a nice and relaxed atmosphere. I was rarely in the office but each location I was placed again had a fun but focused vibe.

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

    • It was very organised. I wasn't just told to follow others. I was given my own tasks and aims. And had regular meetings to discuss progress.

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

    • The firm invested a lot in me. The effort with all interns was great. The first insight day was usefully and then a residential training course really helped out with presentation skills which are vital for the job but are also so useful for my final year of university and later life.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I loved the internship and can't wait to start work with them in September 2015.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern of the Norwich firm but I got on very well with the team and there was a nice social side linked to the job.

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

    • Norwich is a relatively cheap location to live in which is great as it is also a lovely place to live.

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

    • As a current student, I love the nightlife here in Norwich!

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

    • There are lots of sporting opportunities! Which I love.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

October 2014

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