Corporate Tax Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Extremely enjoyed it. It was really informative - confirmed my career path in tax.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Really valued; I was given complex/challenging client work from day one, and projects straight from the partners that made me feel like I was one of the team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Fully supported. I was able to explore work independently, but when I needed guidance everyone, not just management, were there, and willing to help me.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Busy enough to be occupied most days, but never too much that I felt overwhelmed.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Great responsibility. I was treated as if I was an associate, not just an intern. I was the junior on some clients works.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • We had a specific presentation skills training session that lasted a couple days. This was invaluable when delivering our presentations at the end of our internship. I also think the skills I learnt will be great for any jobs/class work that I do in the future that require public speaking. I really developed my confidence.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It was very friendly and welcoming. There was a real sense of family with everyone wanting you to do your best. There was a great social aspect in my team after work - real emphasis on spending social time together. But then, appropriate/serious/hardworking when in the office.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • There were a few technical issues when it came to the online training portal. But otherwise, everything ran smoothly - those involved knew as much as could be expected.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • We had a two day residential training session that was invaluable - really developed my presentation skills and confidence - I will be able to use the skills learnt here in the future, not just in work.

    5/5

  • 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

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing, I have been offered a graduate training contract that I have every intention of taking.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Great social scene - we went for lunch/out in the evenings together, and across all tax departments, not just the one I was in. We really supported eachother which was great.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • London - so quite high!

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • We didn't really go out in the evening after work events. But the bars and pubs were really lively, most days of the week.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Loads, we had sports day, away day... Also would have liked to get involved in Choir, but this was coming to an end as it was summer. There are also lots of sports teams - netball, football - that you could get involved in if you wanted.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Advertising, Audit

London

July 2016


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