Tax Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship at BDO, I felt very welcomed into the company and felt like I had the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the company and the accountancy sector.

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

    • Considering I was only an intern I felt very valued by my colleagues throughout the internship as they gave me the confidence and support needed on all jobs I completed and also made it clear that they were grateful for any work I completed for them.

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

    • My counselling manager and buddy were constantly making sure that everything was going ok throughout the 6 weeks, this made my time on the internship much more enjoyable.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Mostly I was given word continually, but on some occasions I didn't have anything to do. I appreciate though that this is down to the internship not taking place in the busy season and also due to my limited knowledge and lack of experience/qualifications.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a good level of responsibility throughout the internship given that I am just an intern. I was given more responsibility than I expected, I thought that this was a good thing as it made me feel like a valued member of the team.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel all the skills gained during the internship will help me in my future career wherever that may be. I think that this 6 weeks have helped me to realise that this is an area that I would like to work in, and also a company that I would like to work for in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A very friendly atmosphere I was always included in everything that my colleagues did in and out of the office which made me feel like a value member of the team.

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

    • Very well organised, with a great welcome week in Birmingham to start followed by an enjoyable two days in the Baker Street office to end the internship.

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

    • It was clear that the firm had invested a lot in us during the 6 weeks, with socials every night in both Birmingham and London. We were also the opportunity to go the National Football Tournament that was open to the rest of the company.

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

    • Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, hopefully to be offered a job after a partner interview on the last day in the office.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene in Birmingham, London, Manchester and also my local office.

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

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2018

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