Tax Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The work I was given was like no other module/course I had taken before, therefore all of it was new and hard to crasp at the start but very interesting once I knew how to use the software and the skills needed.

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

    • Ernst & Young provided such a welcoming environment, it meant the team were able to complete the work in a friendly yet professional way.

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

    • I was allocated a 'buddy' and a 'counsellor' who were both extremely helpful over my internship and in terms of shaping my career

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

    • Ernst & Young are based on client work and therefore some days I was extrememly busy working on around 3 different clients but other days I was just completing due diligence.

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

    • I was given tasks to help with the admin associated with Tax one day but the next helping senior partners in meetings/helping to choose clients - therefore a range of responsibilities

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

    • Whilst the skills won't help me finish my degree the skills I learnt in the workplace will follow me throughout my career in terms of office etiquette/work ethic/time management

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very friendly and I did my internship during the Olympics so amongst the work was fun activities too.

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

    • Ernst & Young are very professional in their Graduate Recruitment and the whole process was well thought through, with guidance/events and mechanside all at hand.

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

    • The role of counsellor particularly shows the company value that you have a rewarding time whilst working for them

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

    • National Travel

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

    • I was offered a job at the end of my internship in the London office

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The atmosphere was very social, particularly in the summer

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

    • I lived at home! Reading isn't too expensive though

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

    • Reading is quite good, not particularly varied, depends on the group you go out with.

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

    • There wasn't too much going on in the summer months in the office as many took holidays at different times. They had just had a ball the week before I started though

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

South East

November 2012

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