Summer Intern - Tax Technology and Transformation Review

TTT is a sub-line which focuses in on solving client problems. This can be due to high operational costs, or to help them deal with complex regulations. During my time I assisted in researching reporting requirements in multiple jurisdictions for an investment bank. I also helped create a user guide for a tool developed for an insurance market. Role also consists of frequent meetings with the development team, clients and internally to stay on top of projects.

I learnt a great deal about effective communication. Which is particularly important in this role, due to the number of stakeholders you have to manage. This includes creating effective rapport, demonstrating confidence, and building trust. It also improved my presentation skills, improving my body language, tonality, and the quality of my slide decks. TTT presentations are particularly slick. Expect to learn a great deal about the world of work, and how to manoeuvre in it. Which is important as many of us start our career with funny ideas about what working in professional services entails

Internships are what you make of them. Much if the work in the team is project work. Therefore it can sometimes be difficult to find work for someone joining mid-way and only for a short period of time. I did receive a lot of real and varied work and responsibilities, but this came from being pro-active and asking for it. If you are engaged and interested, you will get involved in many things. Though, expect some down time.

The support was absolutely incredible, and one of the best parts of the internship. HR had set up plenty of online talks and training. My buddy and councillor were absolutely great. They were always attentive and ready to give me a lot of their time. They set a great standard and were willing to give me constructive feedback. The rest of the team were also great, and were willing to give time and support regardless of seniority. During my time I had catch-ups with 4 out of 6 of the partners in the team

The company is incredible warm and inclusive. People were incredibly welcoming and always prepared for a chat. You will find people from every background. The desire to create an inclusive culture is supported by everyone, including senior leadership. EY is more hierarchically flat than other big 4 companies, it is easier to interact and engage openly with very senior people. If people can trust you to get the work done, people are incredibly relaxed and the lifestyle flexible.

I had an absolutely incredible time. The team was great, hanging out with the other interns was also a lot of fun. Like many other big firms, there is always an incredible number of things to get involved in, such as sporting teams. I also felt like I learnt a great deal from the experience, which made the whole thing very fulfilling. I recommend everyone to apply for EY, and make full use of the opportunity

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I would recommend you research the different roles and see which ones you would like to do in the future. Also spend time thinking about how your previous experiences have given you skills that would be needed for the role. Sometimes in interviews what is important is how you say something rather than what you say. Many applicants have similar, safe, answers to interview questions, what will make you stand out is your enthusiasm and genuine interest for the role.