Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was an amazing experience and definitely exceeded my expectations. It is a growing firm with high levels of support and devotion to excellent results.

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

    • Everyone was very helpful and appreciated my work by giving me even more responsibilities. Feedback was shared on a daily basis and helped me improve my performance.

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

    • Continuous support was part of the overall process and the GT culture as a whole. I was encouraged to ask questions and seek answers in order to improve my work and experience.

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

    • I was fairly busy with people from all over the department giving me small tasks on a daily basis, with a few larger assignment every two days or so.

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

    • People are encouraged to seek responsibility and if they perform well, they will most likely be given more. However, it generally depends on the intern how much help he or she is willing to offer

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

    • I consider my training very relevant not just to my studies, but also as a way of work, teamwork and overall methodology to adapt in all my future endeavours

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People in the office and in the firm as a whole (having attended a nationwide conference and two workshops) are very friendly and approachable. They are generally young people (under 40), bright and ambitious, a perfect surrounding for any student

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

    • It was very well organised, with all sorts of additional activities (fundraising, training) to keep me busy

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

    • The company invested heavily in my personal training and development, including a few trips to places far away for additional workshops and activities

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future employment prospects are very appealing indeed and I would love to apply for a Graduate position.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a fantastic social scene amongst fellow interns and colleagues, with plenty of social activities (lunches, pub quizes)

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

    • The office was in the city centre, but the costs of living and socialising were not really any higher than in other places.

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

    • The nightlife is very vivid in the city centre and there were plenty of opportunities to go out and have some fun.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a plethora of interesting activities to get involved in, including fundraising challenges, pub quizes, horse races and what not.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

Scotland

July 2015

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