Tax Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very well organised and structured. There were many opportunities to network and show my capabilites whilst also receiving some very useful training.

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

    • The other members of my team were very happy for me to work with them. They answered all of my questions and supported me throughout the internship.

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

    • The management at Grant Thornton are very supportive and provided guidance which allowed me to perform to the best of my ability.

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

    • I always had work to complete but the team made sure that I was able to complete the activities and training that were provided with the internship. I also had a very good work/life balance.

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

    • I was responsible for completing real client work during the internship and I also attended some client meetings.

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

    • The interns completed a two day presentation training course at Bradenham Manor. This training will prove useful in my final year at university when I have to deliver presentations as part of my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was quite relaxed and it was a very nice place to work.

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

    • The internship was very well structured. There were opportunities to work in the office, to receive training, to network at social events and also to learn about other departments at the lunch and learn sessions.

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

    • The training and development opportunities at Grant Thornton are second to none. I attended technical training seminars, visited Bradenham manor for a presentation training session and received lots of on the job training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • There is an opportunity to have an interview at the end of the placement for a place on the graduate scheme at Grant Thornton.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a very good social scene at Grant Thornton and within the internship itself. I took part in the Grant Thornton national football tournament in Norwich which was a lot of fun. Lots of social events were organised for the interns including bowling and a ride on the London Eye.

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

    • 2/5
  • 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+)

Accounting

London

September 2009

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