Accounts Assistant Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It can get a bit quiet during the last week of the month but apart from that it's fine.

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

    • I've always felt part of a team and important to my department.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I am always given help when needed

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

    • Sometimes I have a lot of work to do then other times not much and have to ask for things to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Most of the time I am left to do my own work how I feel it should be done.

    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 think it wil be more important after I graduate just because of the experience gained.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is quite relaxed and bubbly.

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

    • Pretty well organised. I was never treated as 'just a student', more as part of the team.

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

    • I had a training day and am given training in anything new.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The experience will help if I can't find work, however I would prefer to go private rather than public sector

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out for drinks after work etc.

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

    • I lived at home and commuted, the travel was expensive though by train.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Really good.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes if I wanted to

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

International

July 2008

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