Assistant tax advisor Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • There were ups and downs during the year

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

    • Really appreciated and valued, great people to work with

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

    • Really good counsellor network

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

    • Not very busy to begin with but got a lot busier towards the end

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

    • Some responsibility of managing relationships but not too much that I was uncomfortable

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

    • Formal training beneficial in modules. Attitude and approach to work has improved as well as communication, confidence and writing skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really fun and good team dynamic

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

    • Very well organised compared to other placements my friends had. The more communication received the better.

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

    • So much training on an informal and formal basis

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Got a graduate job offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made some friends for life

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

    • Very expensive but work events often contributed to by colleagues

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

    • Good but expensive

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes did a bowling social and dodgeball

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Audit

London

November 2013

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