Intern Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • There were several social events and the team I got to work with were great mentors and friendly.

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

    • Feedback from the team I was with was regular and thorough.

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

    • My mentor was happy to meet and chat about my future plans at any time. Feedback was handled informally but effectively and people were happy to correct me, give me advice or praise things I had done successfully.

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

    • There were times when there was a lot to do but others when things were quite quiet.

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

    • The responsibility I had gradually increased but you need to hunt it out at times.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not that much use for degree however general consulting skills and knowledge of how the firm operates will be really useful for future job applications and roles.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very friendly atmosphere. People were always happy to pause and have a coffee and give you advice. It was all hot desks so variation in who was around you each day.

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

    • The start was a bit slow and a few delays in communications from the recruitment team but once I got into it it all was very smooth

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The individuals on my team went to a lot of effort to ensure I had good information on where I might want to apply and to help me develop my consulting skills. There were several workshops open to anyone to attend and a lot of social events.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I recieved a job offer and I am looking forward to it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • At least 2 organised events across interns every week, however colleugues would also hold drinks/meals regularly.

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

    • Social events normally were free of charge and drinks and food covered. Living n London is expensive though if you don't already have a house there.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife was great but I wasn't around at weekends.

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

    • There were some sports and social clubs to join however limited access for interns as we are only there temporarily

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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