Business Tax Advisory Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Some admin type tasks to do, but mostly interesting and relevant

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Across the two offices I visited everyone was very welcoming and friendly

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Both my buddy and my supervisor were very supportive and concerned that I got the most out of the internship. Very approachable and helpful in giving advice for improvement

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Not overly busy, but not too bad given the circumstances/time of year

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A fair amount of independent work, both for other colleagues and for outside agencies

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Good experience of working in a corporate environment. Developed useful skills especially interpersonally with clients and colleagues

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very friendly office, with talkative and welcoming colleagues

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A bit of a slow start immediately after the induction, but for the rest of the internship I had a fair amount to do and opportunities for client visits and shadowing

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Significant and residential induction in Birmingham and IT induction in Manchester

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Job offer at the end of the internship that I am keen to take up

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • No other interns based in my office, but good induction and final socials

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Roughly comparable to home, so not too bad

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Commuted into work daily so no real opportunity to experience it, nightlife at induction venue very good

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Fair, with opportunities to attend local Young Professionals Network events

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

November 2011

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