Audit intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed it, and have learnt plenty whilst being here.

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

    • I felt greatly valued, and was handed responsibility from the start.

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

    • I was given support not only by my manager, but also my buddy. If I had any issues I felt comfortable enough to talk to them about it.

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

    • I was always occupied and had things to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility from the offset.

    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 am yet to go back to university for my final year, but I can imagine what I've learnt in the last six weeks will aid me greatly with my studies, and even beyond that too!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and laid-back, but still professional!

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

    • Very well. I knew what my schedule was from the moment I arrived.

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

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were socials every Friday night as well as an inter-office football tournament in Leeds.

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

    • Travel is fairly cheap.

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

    • Nightlife in Liverpool is very vibrant and reasonably priced.

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

    • Yes. There are social's every friday, and the company had an inter-office football tournament in Leeds which was great fun!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2015

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