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Deloitte

Risk Advisory Summer Vacation Scheme Review

at Deloitte

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting

London

Review Submitted: October 2023

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - 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.
Assisting your project team with day-to-day tasks, such as working on Powerpoints or Excel spreadsheets. Also chances to present to the team and get involved with team meetings.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Definitely. You are given tasks that the full-time consultants would otherwise be doing. You are also trusted to sit in calls/meetings with clients. Presentations in front of your project team are also expected of some interns.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
There were lots of chances to improve your professional skills and communication with colleagues and clients.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
Each intern is given a Buddy and a People Lead. This ensures you have a good support network around you if you have any issues. My People Lead and Buddy provided excellent guidance and support throughout the program.
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?
The culture in my team at Deloitte was great. Everyone was cheerful and supportive of each other, and always willing to have a chat with you/meet for coffee to make you feel included or offer support or guidance.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my time at Deloitte. My fellow colleagues and interns were really friendly, socials were enjoyable and the work was interesting at times.
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 yourself. Interviewers want to see your personality. Don't put on a front or a 'fake you' during an interview, as this will only do you damage.
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