Work Shadowing Review

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.

Opportunity to practice and gain feedback on interview skills. Gained some knowledge in Excel and the overall accounting industry.

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.

Very well organised and well communicated. Timing of each activity all well planned out.

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.

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.

Yes, paid well for the week of experience.

Yes, we could approach anyone, and it was strongly encouraged to network with employees on Linkedin.

Yes

Excellent to have pre-Uni or Apprenticeship experience on your CV, great to meet new people and get an insight into the accounting sector.

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.