Assistant Tax Advisor Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • My internship was great fun, challenging and full of social events along the way

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

    • I was complemented regularly when I completed good pieces of work

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

    • I was given help by both a Buddy and Counselor which was very useful and helped get the most of my internship

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

    • The internship started slowly, however by the time the last few weeks came I had plenty of work to do on a regular basis

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

    • I was taken to client sites and helped with graduate, chargeable work

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

    • We had regular training sessions which helped further my knowledge in many areas

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in the office was very friendly and happy to talk and help. The layout was very open which encouraged interaction

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

    • Very well organised. The graduate recruitment department set up training and events very well and there was a clear plan for my six weeks from day one.

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

    • I was given regular training sessions by Directors and above on different areas of the business (around 2-3 a week)

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

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

    • The chance to work my way up within EY is exciting, with regular opportunities arising according to current employees

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many of my fellow interns as well as other colleagues arranged and attended several social events during my six weeks

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

    • The area (London Bridge) was extremely expensive for food and socialising!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There was quite a few bars and pubs around the area as well as restaurants

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

    • I attended a society fair within EY which offered many opportunities, and regular social activities were set up

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit, Commercial Banking, Banking

London

October 2013

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