Tax Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The whole process was brillient and i couldn't have nejoyed it more.

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

    • My colleagues were generally fantastic and made me feel very welcome however one or two were slightly dismissive

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

    • Manager offered constant support throughout the process and made the internship more enjoyable as a whole

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

    • I was constantly busy throughout the process and was rarely bored. There was one day however where i had no work to do nearing the end.

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

    • I was given the same responsibilities as a graduate and this made me feel valued and respected.

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

    • I learnt so much during the process and the skills are a fantastic basis for my final year at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was always friendly and energetic and it made coming to work enjoyable every day

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

    • Thye have experience of offering the programme and it really showed. it was set up very professionally.

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

    • Constant support and training for the role and it was brillient to learn so much so quickly.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love to work for them in the future and i hope to do so

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • My fellow internee was very friendly and great fun. Meeting her was as enjoyable as the process itself.

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

    • I lived at home and the office isnt far so it's difficult to comment on accomodation expenses however socialising is cheap and there are plenty of places to go.

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

    • Pubs and a few bars but nothing exceptional

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a few opportunities such as corporate responsibility day, conferences, football matches

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

July 2012

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