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Virgin Media O2

Finance Intern Review

at Virgin Media O2

Placement (10 Months+)

Finance

Reading

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - 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.
The role involves an element of financial reporting occurring weekly/monthly alongside other pieces of specific analysis and ad-hoc tasks where required to support the team. Majority of this is done through excel and through oracle(ERP system).
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, there is a suitable level of responsibility which increases as you develop throughout the placement, with additional opportunities to take on tasks and further responsibility.
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?
Excel, Financial Analysis and Forecasting, Accounting
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?
5/5
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?
There is a lot of support throughout the placement from line managers/teams but also through the future careers team and scheme leads/mentors.
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 company has a relaxed atmosphere with a constant aim of continuous personal development
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 have really enjoyed my placement.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Virgin Media O2
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2
Focus on company values and display clear attitude to learning.
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