Business Tax Services Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • extremely friendly place

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

    • most were incredibly welcoming and happy to help

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • there were external links to follow up, I had an assigned counsellor and buddy.

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

    • It varied. Although I did get to experience a variety of work, I could have been busier.

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

    • I had my own presentation to develop and organise, but most of the tasks I completed were under much higher-up individuals.

    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 definitely learned more about myself in a business environment, and enhanced my knowledge of tax.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • a smaller office at most, but lunches were organised and everyone was friendly

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

    • a great experience - although it was held at a quiet time of year (Summer) when there really wasn't a great deal of work to do.

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

    • we had 4 full-days of induction, laptops, allowances, good pay and a fantastic final day organised in London.

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

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

    • Possible job opportunity after a final discussion between partners.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • everyone made an effort to get on well and events were organised.

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

    • Edinburgh is expensive and as I had to commute for over an hour every day, the travel was expensive also.

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

    • No idea, didn't go out in Edinburgh, only in Glasgow.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • lunches and the occassional dinner.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2010

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