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Audit Vacation Student Review

at Deloitte

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

London

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

4.3 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
3.3/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I was mainly working with a manager who was part of the team. My day-to-day essentially consisted of helping her with tasks she was working on or updating documents for the current financial year, which essentially helps the team save time and did not require an in-depth knowledge of audit or the client.
I also networked with different team members, (sometimes during the stand-up meeting with the team every morning), and got an insight into different parts of the audit.
Externally, I had a few client meetings in which I asked questions and interacted with the client.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was responsible of producing a Partner Led Meeting slideshpw which outlines the key info to do with the audit and is presented to the client as aprt of the planning phase of the audit.
I also updated project timelines and trackers used by the team of almost 40.
Compiled client’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and accounting policies to be followed in line with ISAs
Performed a ‘Media Review’ and produced a ‘Review Note Tracker’ which tracked the Lloyds audit team’s review notes on current working papers and their status.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
In terms of hard skills, I definitely improved my excel skills and learnt how to use Deloitte's Engagement Management System.
In terms of soft skills, Id say communication and networking skills
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was given various points of contact and they were proactive in corresponding with me, teaching me new skills, and providing me with support with anything I was unsure about. There was a small miscommunication at the start of my internship which was easily ironed out by the support team.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Good atmosphere, generally positive and friendly environment to work in.
Very supportive and had various 1-1 meeting with my manager to see if I needed assistance with tasks.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Enjoyed my internship and I intend to join as a grad
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Deloitte
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Deloitte
Be relaxed, do you research and be confident when talking to people. Definitely present yourself as approachable and ask for help where needed, they will be happy to help.
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