Indirect Tax intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • People are very nice and supportive, however not much structure to internship.

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

    • Colleagues were very nice and appreciated work I did

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

    • Colleagues always willing to help and give their time to explain things.

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

    • No, not much structure to internship for large parts did not have much work

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not much, all your work is triple checked so not much faith given in work done. Mainly ad hoc/admin tasks given that level 1's didn't want to do.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Other than technical knowledge about indirect tax, my skills haven't developed much.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally calm not too hectic. Relaxed environment to work in, not good if you like to be in a busy place.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very poor, first week was a write off with induction and them you are placed in a sub-service line without being given a choice.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Colleagues gave their time, but firm doesn't do much for you.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Very good, coversion rates for grad job are around 90% if you work hard and are nice.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, although everyone is busy theres always and appetite for drinks or socials.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Canary wharf is very expensive, either EY needs to pay more or pay for transport.

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

    • Central london is very lively so very good nightlife.

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

    • Yes, EY runs yoga and after work sports clubs like 5 a side football

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

London

August 2019

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