Tax Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The work has been interesting and engaging and all the colleagues I've worked with have been helpful and friendly, overall making it a very rewarding experience.

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

    • Colleagues have all been helpful and nice, however it has been a struggle chasing for feedback as everyone has been engaged.

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

    • The buddy and people manager system meant that help was always available, and when not surrounding colleagues were happy to help.

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

    • Got through work quite quickly but there was almost always something waiting.

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

    • I was able to complete tax returns independently and all work was checked through thoroughly.

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

    • Have gained a wider understanding of tax which is relevant to my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and helpful atmosphere, lack of separate offices allowed you to socialise with people of all different hierarchies.

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

    • Internship programme has been running for years, is therefore well organised and adjusted.

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

    • Company held several training days to help us with our placement, including a residential at Bradenham Manor to 'develop our business impact'

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Company provides lots of opportunities to advance and develop.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, GT arranged lots of events for all the interns to socialise, including a residential where interns from across the country got to meet and socialise.

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

    • London is an expensive place to live and socialising is expensive if not expensed to the company.

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

    • London has a great nightlife, unfortunately I wasn't able to experience it as I had to commute home every night.

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

    • Yes, team organised drinks

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

July 2016

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