Tax Placement Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was never a struggle to get motivated to go to work and was more a case of where did they day go as appose to time dragging in.

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

    • I was always thanked for the work I completed and was given a very generous gift from the people I have worked with at the end of the internship,

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

    • I was able to approach staff at all levels including partners for support and help with the work I was completing.

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

    • The list of clients and projects ensured I always had work to be done.

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

    • The team allowed me to take full responsibility for the work I was undertaking. I often had to phone clients and HMRC to discuss issues.

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

    • The training given on the trips to London as well as in the office was very useful both for the internship and the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly.

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

    • The internship was really well organized.

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

    • I got lots of experiance working on different tasks, the company made arrangements for this to happen!

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Hopefully I will have a job offer in the next few weeks.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • On the trips to London we were out for dinner and the pub every night.

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

    • London is very expensive, much cheaper when working in Glasgow.

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

    • Glasgow and London. Excellent night life.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Played football with the guys, CR day in London, Friday night drinks in the office

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2011

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