Direct Tax Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the variation of the tasks I was given, and also had a longer term project to work on throughout the duration of the internship.

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

    • My colleagues were approachable, always willing to answer questions and made me feel like part of the team from the beginning. This was a huge factor in my enjoyment of the internship.

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

    • I had three meetings with my counsellor at different points of the internship. This helped me to asses my progress and also to plan targets for the remaining time.

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

    • I tried to be pro active in searching for work however there were times when I did not have much work to do. I would have liked to have been given some more work during the quieter times.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was invited to several client meetings so had the responsibility of representing the firm.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I developed will help me when I begin my graduate job as I will be working in the same office and business area.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive atmosphere, I was working in one of the smaller regional offices and I liked the fact that everyone seemed to know each other.

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

    • Very well organised, the recruitment team were in regular contact leading up to and during the internship.

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

    • Colleagues working at all different levels took the time to explain things to me where I did not understand or was learning something new. During the induction week we were given some training on general business skills.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I have been offered a job which I have accepted

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a couple of after work social events which I participated in. The introduction week and final event were very fun and a good way to meet and get to know other interns.

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

    • I was able to live at home during the internship

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

    • I was working in the Newcastle office where nightlife is really good

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

    • I participated in the coast to coast cycle ride in my first week of work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

North East

October 2013

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