Public Sector Audit Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Very much, it was a really great 8 weeks.

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

    • Everyone gives you a lot of responsibility and support, which is fab,

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

    • A lot, there was formal goal setting and frequent reviews of progress as well as the chance to raise concerns.

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

    • Quite busy, but always managed to finish by 5.30/6.

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

    • As much as a graduate trainee.

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

    • A lot, the workshops on developing business impact and practical skills on the job will definitely be useful for a future career in a related field.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Nice, people were chatty and all got on really well - plenty of doughnuts to go around too!

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

    • Very well - knew what/where to be every day.

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

    • A fair bit - a workshop at dedicated training grounds for two days (overnight stay) in High Wycombe which was great fun.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Very

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we had frequent social events in our departments but also interns arranged events for the charity fundraiser

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

    • London and surrounding areas, so not the cheapest - but travel and accommodation for further away clients was covered.

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

    • London; though I don't go out so can't comment.

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

    • Yes, we had a fundraising challenge and our own business presentations to work on.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2014

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