Corporate Tax Summer Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I think this internship is one of the best out there!

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

    • I felt part of the team and my colleagues were welcoming and friendly.

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

    • My manager always took care for me to have what to do and permanently asked whether i needed any help.

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

    • During my internship I always had something to do, but the deadlines were not that pressing and it was an exception rather than the rule to stay overwork.

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

    • I was given full responsiblity of working on clients and taking charge of how i was planning my work,

    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 developed many skilles that will help me in the future, such as the abillity to speak in front of a big audience, the ability to talk to clients, planning skills etc

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmoshere in the office was lovely. We work both individually and as a team and wherever needed there is someone there willing to help you.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was very structured: you always know what you will be assessed on and therefore you can focus developing those skills.

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

    • The company cares a great deal about its employees' development and thus provides training to them, such as a 2 day training course in Bradenham on presentation skills.

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

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

    • I have been offered a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We ahad a few outings, such as a wlcoming lunch for us the interns and a celebratory dinner/ drinks.

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

    • The cost of living is not that high, especially since i already had a rented apartment to live in. There are many places where you can eat/ drink at affordable prices.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Glasgow is a city with a great nightlife, having many clubs and bars with live music.

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

    • We had a CSR day that involved transforming a school near Birmingham into a much nicer and welcoming place.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

August 2013

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