Internship Review at BDO

The Role

Role Description

Job duties varied but generally involved tax computations for large organisations.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was given really worthwhile work. Gave me a real insight into what was involved not having studied tax before. No photocopying or tea making!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Given a lot of responsibility and worthwile work. Often enquired into my welfare also.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Managed constantly checked as to how I was getting on and whether I was enjoying the placement.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Constant flow of work. Never sat around doing nothing

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Was given resposnsibility for tax compuations. Had to be reviewed by a manager as is the case with all employees and not just interns.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Studying accountancy, the skills I have for example in reading accounts will definitely help me next year

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone very friendly

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Given an appriasal pack to see how I was going throughout.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A lot of time spent explaining how to do things.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Sports and Social Club
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Travel loan

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Already been given an offer for a graduate job!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

got on very well with all the other interns

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Relatively cheap

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Always places to go

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Got involved with the football at a national event

Review 83/96 for BDO

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