Audit Assosciate Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic experience, endless opportunities to learn a lot in your chosen service line

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

    • By being given responsibility from day 1 I felt like a valued member of team

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

    • I was supported by the team along with my management team and grant thornton's training facility is an incredible resource

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

    • I didn't feel pushed beyond my limits at any stage of my placement although there was plenty to keep any trainee busy!

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

    • I was sent out to client's on my own at times and had to take full responsibility for all of my work

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

    • The skills I learnt will be incredibly valuable during my graduate job and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was a very friendly supportive environment. The office was a very nice and productive place to be.

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

    • The opportunities had been well thought through prior to then start of my placement and training courses and jobs were booked for me.

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

    • The firm invested time in supporting me to allow me to achieve my full potential

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • There is a structured graduate scheme with great opportunities for an offer to be made post placement

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All colleagues were friendly creating a great social scene

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

    • The wage was great and more than enough to support me during my placement

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

    • I continued to work in Birmingham where I went to uni, I therefore knew the nightlife would be great

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

    • Great opportunities at sports and social events.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

West Midlands

July 2015

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