Corporate Tax Summre Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Each day during the 6 weeks offered something different and enjoyable.

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

    • I felt part of the overall team and enjoyed the responsibility that came with the work that I was given.

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

    • I was guided and advised every step of the way during my internship. EY has a great stucture of counsellors and buddies to help you both at internship and graduate level.

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

    • Most days I was busy on work. Some days the office was a little quieter with less work, but I always had a project to be getting on with

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

    • I felt that I was given as much responsibility that my technical knowledge allowed. Obviously with no previous tax knowledge I couldn't be given a whole project to work on, but the work I was given, I was left to get on with.

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

    • Some of the skills, both tax specific and personnel will be useful for life. Being able to speak to clients directly and on the telephone was a great experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was great. Although very proffesional when working/dealing with clients, there was a good atmosphere and everyone was friendly!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was well planned. Although the work was dependent on clients, when I didn't have client work to do I was always kept busy with my intern project.

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

    • EY invested a lot into the development of me as a person. I always had a senior to help me through certain things, and also some formal training was offered.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a good chance that I will be offered the job after my internship, and this is similar for most interns I believe.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The office was quite small, and sometimes the other interns were away at different cities. When we were all in Newcastle though, we arranged for a few nights out for drinks and meals.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Newcastle really is as cheap as chips

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

    • Nightlife in Newcastle is brilliant, and so cheap!

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

    • There were opportunities throughout the internship to get involved with other things, and as a graduate there would difinitely be loads of opportunities to get involved with.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North East

July 2012

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