Assistant Tax Advisor Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed myself. There was interesting work to be done and the people I worked around were extremely friendly

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues. They gave me feedback on tasks that were important to me and oversaw my development whilst working there.

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

    • I was given a large amount of support whenever I asked. Whether this involved a sit down chat or talking through technical points.

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

    • The amount I had to do varied a great amount. Some days there would be lots but on other days not much. This may be due to the fact it wasn't a particularly busy working period.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility for my level of knowledge.

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

    • I believe the skills I have developed will help me perform the job now that I have accepted a permanent placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very open and friendly.

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

    • The internship was well organised from start to finish. I felt supported by the internship staff throughout the placement. The events organised for us were also lots of fun.

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

    • The company did not offer a great a deal of training but gave me opportunities to meet clients and learn a bit more about the role.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • They are extremely appealing hence why I have taken a permanent offer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, definitely. We met up on regular occasions and socialised. At local bars or to do sporting activities nearby.

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

    • Quite expensive. I had to live at home throughout the internship.

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

    • Fantastic. Being right in the centre of London really makes it easy to get to some of the best nights out.

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

    • Not as many as I would have liked in terms of sporting. This may have been due to a lack of searching on my part however.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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