Tax intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable, particularly owing to the various events to look forward to each week, and it was also great to meet so many new and like-minded people.

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

    • At times I did not feel valued by my colleagues however this is largely due to their own busy schedules making it difficult for them to give much attention to the interns. There where however many colleagues who went out of their way to share experiences, knowledge and advice for the interns.

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

    • I felt that the 'buddy' and Councillor system was effective in providing us with a strong structure of support. In my particular case, my buddy was enthusiastic and helpful throughout however I found my Councillor was not always supportive and it occasionally felt as though she considered her work with me as merely a formality.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • On average I had enough work to keep myself occupied with.

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

    • I felt that I was given a fair amount of responsibility, and I would not necessarily have wanted more.

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

    • I certainly feel I gained skills in efficiency, communication and networking that will assist me in my degree and beyond. More generally, the experience boosted my confidence in my own abilities which has helped me develop personally and professionally.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was vibrant and exciting most of the time in my office. There was however a clear sense of hierarchy and therefore people of similar levels tended to stay together.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The graduate recruitment team did a fantastic job in planning the placement. There was great attention to detail and they went beyond my expectations in terms of ensuring the interns had a varied and exciting experience.

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

    • The training was very useful in terms of developing employable skills.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • There is no doubt that EY offers a fantastic graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was so easy to make friends and most of the interns met up outside of work

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

    • London is expensive as expected! However there are still many things to do that a free of charge! For example borough market has a great atmosphere and great food.

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

    • Plenty of great clubs and bars in London.

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

    • Some interns got involved with charity runs and other sports events.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2013

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