Tax Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

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

    • They never left us out of any meetings or after work drinks

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

    • They were always on hand to help if we were struggling and we had regular meetings to make sure we were happy

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

    • I always had work to do.

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

    • You were given as much responsibility as you asked for.

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

    • We were sent to Grant Thornton's training centre (Bradenham Manor) for 2 days to improve our presentation skills and we were taken to Birmingham for a day to do charity work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was lots of banter- everyone is always up for a laugh.

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

    • I know some people in other departments were not given as much work/variety of work, however I feel like my experience was awesome !!

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • They aim to convert all their interns into graduate employees.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always up for a drink.

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

    • London is never going to be cheap but the social life is great- especially with the Olympics.

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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