Tax intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my 6 weeks with the company. Everyone was very accomodating both in and out of the office.

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

    • Felt very valued, everyone was very accomodating.

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

    • The "buddy" I got given was was extremly useful, helping me whenever i needed. All staff, including my manager, gave me support.

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

    • Had a good amount of work to do across the department from almost all of the staff in the department.

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

    • I received responsibility from day one, attending a client meeting on the my first morning in the office.

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

    • The communication and presentation skills I developed I think will be invaluable going forward.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a great atmosphere in the office, everyone was very accomodating.

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

    • The internship was set up brilliantly. every detail was taken care of.

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

    • There was a great amount of training and development invested in the interns which helped a lot during the 6 weeks.

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

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

    • The empoyment prospects are very appealing and I would really like to work for them in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social aspect of the placement with interns, both in my office and across the country generally, fully engaging in the social events.

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

    • I lived at my parents during the placement. Socialising was reasonably priced in certain areas of Manchester.

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

    • Manchester has a great night life.

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

    • Many social and sporting activities to get involved with.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2012

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