Summer Intern (Corporate and Indirect Tax) Review

The whole experience was really enjoyable. I was able to get involved in a lot of different activities and do quite interesting work. The office atmosphere was very friendly and I felt really welcomed. I would happily go back there to work.

It was really easy to get settled in as everyone in my office (Uxbridge) was really friendly. They invited me out to lunch, after work drinks, sporting events in the evenings. I was also asked to do a number of rather experienced pieces of work which, although difficult and stretched me, but made me feel more appreciated. Everyone made the effort to get to know me and it very much felt like I was part of the office.

My manager was always there if I had a question to ask but the most help I received was from my colleagues in the few years above me. They always had time to help me with even the most mundane tasks and ensured I was doing the right thing.

I wasn't exactly inundated with work and had to make the effort at times to ask people if they needed in any help. However, this was a great way to meet everyone in the office and once I introduced myself they always kept me in mind for tasks that they had. At times I found I had lots of work to do but colleagues were more than willing to help me and I never felt as though I was under too much pressure. The work load varied from day-to-day but was always manageable.

I was given quite a lot of responsibility given that I only completed a summer internship. I was treated like a First Year Graduate and enjoyed the same responsibilities as them. I got to interact with clients, do technical work, etc.

I learned a number of useful skills and my confidence really increased from completing the internship. It gave me a lot more practical experience than I ever received in my degree. I now feel really comfortable in an office setting.

Everyone was very friendly and approachable. It was very easy to meet colleagues for a chat and a catch-up. I got on really well with the other interns. All the employees were quite chatty and because I got to know some of them outside the office (in socializing events) it made it more comfortable to start a conversation with them. The whole office was very relaxed.

Overall, it was a well organised internship. I think it more resembles a typical office routine and life within an office, which was great to experience. I didn't have my whole day planned for me by the company which meant I had to make my own opportunities for work - which was a good thing.

The company invested a lot of time and effort ensuring we got the most out of the internship - a few days training/fun in a hotel; taken to lunch; being taken to the head offices in central London; opportunities to meet clients; etc.

I was offered a job at the end of internship.

There was loads of opportunities to meet the people from my office. There was constantly social gatherings organised. Also, although I worked in a different department from my other placement students, it was very easy to meet them at lunch and after work (even in work for a quick chat).

The costs were not anymore than I expected and from the money I earned, I was able to live comfortable and not have to worry about budgeting to a great extent.

As my area where the office was located is outside London, there wasn't very much nightlife. I would have to travel into London to experience it. Although central London isn't too far.

Lots of opportunities were available. For someone like me who didn't live in the area and didn't know anyone, it was easy to get involved.