Tax intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very friendly office.

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

    • My work was useful but unsurprisingly had to be checked before given to clients.

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

    • All the office were very supportive and willing to give as much support and adivce as needed.

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

    • There were some quiet days but that was largely because it was the quiet period for tax compliance.

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

    • A reasonable amount, visited a client one day but that was the only client facing work I did.

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

    • I do a degree in Geography so won't help with my degree particularly. But may well help in future life.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly.

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

    • Was well structure with a mentor and appraisal.

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

    • Willing to explain and develop your skills and tried to give exposure to as much as possible.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good structure programme for trainees to gain ACA.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, invited to football tournament and went out for lunch several times as well as events at the beginning and end of internship.

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

    • Living at home.

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

    • Not much nightlife in Gatwick but like I said I was living at home in Bromley.

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

    • Yes football.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2012

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