Business Tax Advisor Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a brilliant experience and an insight into what a career with EY would be like

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

    • Everyone I met from intern to partner was very friendly, welcoming and approachable.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If I had a problem with anything a member of the team was always there to help. Lots of different people took time out to talk points through with me and explain different aspects of the work,

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

    • The workload varied depending on which tax department I was in, sometimes there was a lot of downtime

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

    • I was given work to do that went out to clients and helped out on client sites, so I felt my work wasn't pointless and could see how I was helping.

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

    • I now feel I have much better people skills, and feel I am more professional.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly, we all went out for drinks a few times and even went to Thorpe Park.

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

    • We were given a project to work on over the internship that filled downtime. The induction was useful.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We regularly went to training and technical sessions

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

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

    • I look forward to going back next year

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone went out for drinks once a week, interns and colleagues

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

    • Reading is an expensive area

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A few bars and small clubs

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

    • I was asked if I wanted to take part in a rounders tournament, a friend took part in cricket matches against other firms.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

November 2011

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