Tax Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time at the company, though the work internally needed more structure.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was made to feel very valued, and a good member of the team.

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

    • My 'buddy' was very supportive, answering my constant questions.

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

    • Whilst I was often busy, it was through me finding work- as they had their financial year end in the first week I was there there was little structure to the work I was given, which my buddy said she would have planned had she been given advanced notice

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

    • I was invited to client meetings, the writing up of documents such as contracts and went on site visits to companies.

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

    • There was an extrememely valuable training course in presenting skills which will be very useful for presentations in future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very professional, but happy at the same time. Quite stressed at beginning due to financial year end.

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

    • All external events (of which there were quite a few) were extremely well organised. Internal work was a mixture-some very organised being shown how to use the companies software etc. and when getting linked in with a clients work which meant that you followed it through receiving work as you went. Some periods there was little to do except filing etc.

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

    • Main investment was a two day training in presentation skills at Bradenham Manor, which was very enjoyable. All interns nationwide took part in a corporate responsibility day giving a school a makeover.

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

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Received a job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really, as the interns lived in quite different areas. Went for drinks with colleagues a few times though.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home, so cheap.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Living at home, didn't go out much.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of emails about activities, most of which were for after the placement however.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

August 2012

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