Tax Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Placement was very good, could of had more social occasions.

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

    • Good work almost always recognised.

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

    • Management very helpful and accomodating should you want to do something a bit "out of the box" or needed help with anything.

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

    • I was kept busy but wasnt often to busy, and was never bored or stuck with nothing to do.

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

    • As the placement progressed, I was able to contact clients without consulting managers, and take on more project management roles.

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

    • Very helpful for my degree in terms of knowledge and "joining up the dots" of university learning. Learnt a lot about working in a professional environment and working with a variety of people.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very good, everyone like to chat, but would always ensure all the work was done when it needed to be.

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

    • Pther than the lack of promised social activities, it was very well organised.

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

    • I am part qualified for ICAS and was given lot of additional training where necessary.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I find out in september if I will be made an offer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I am told it's good, but not a lot going on while i was there

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

    • London is very expensive!!!

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

    • Very expensive but very good!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few charites, but I was usually too busy to get involved

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2012

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