Tax Advisor Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Was an enjoyable and quick six weeks

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

    • Felt that colleagues were happy to leave you with tasks, and did appreciate work you completed

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

    • Plenty of communication with your supervisor, and the managers in the office were also willing to help you.

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

    • Had some busy days and some really quiet ones, also due to the fact it is a quiet time of year. However you can always find yourself something to do.

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

    • Colleagues gave you responsibility, especially if going to client meetings you were required to research and possibly aid in preparing an itinerary.

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

    • Your communication and networking skills are developed, and the insight you gain into a working life in a big 4 company is useful for when you finish university

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Really friendly and relaxed

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

    • Was well organised

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

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

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

    • Got offered a Job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fellow interns socialised on weekends and regularly met for lunch

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

    • Not the cheapest for socialising

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • There was quite regular drinks evenings and also played sport for a EY team

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

November 2012

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