Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
3.2/5
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Overview of the Experience
3/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
3/5
Involved hybrid insight sessions into the different departments at RSM. Some work shadowing on the third day. Q&A sessions with employees. Research tasks into what RSM do.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
3/5
Was great to meet new people, who I still stay in contact with. Would have been better to gain more shadowing experience, rather than just listening to powerpoint presentations.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
Very well organised and well communicated. Timing of each activity all well planned out.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
1/5
I applied for an RSM internship, and was told the work shadowing programme could fast-track me to the next stage. Upon completing the online application, I did not hear any communication from RSM for months, and my emails were not responded to. After a few months, and when offers for assessment centres had likely been out for a while, I was told I was unsuccessful.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
Yes, paid well for the week of experience.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
3/5
Opportunity to practice and gain feedback on interview skills. Gained some knowledge in Excel and the overall accounting industry.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
The best thing about RSM was learning about the culture. Even on the first day RSM felt especially accommodating, with the ability to talk to anyone, get a drink from the kitchen, dress casually etc.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes, we could approach anyone, and it was strongly encouraged to network with employees on Linkedin.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend RSM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent to have pre-Uni or Apprenticeship experience on your CV, great to meet new people and get an insight into the accounting sector.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSM?
Ensure you prepare well for your interview and research the company, as well as being able to demonstrate your own strengths and skills such as teamwork from a part-time job.
