Tax Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very enjoyable from the first week of training in Birmingham to the last couple of days in London.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and more than happy to assist with any queries.

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

    • I had weekly meetings with my manager to see how I was getting on and also so i could raise any queries if I had any.

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

    • There was plenty of work to get on with.

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

    • From day one I was working on real work and projects! Although this was a lot of responsibility my fellow colleagues were always there to offer assistance and support.

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

    • The skills I have developed range from technical training to soft skills such as networking and presenting.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was very friendly and everyone was willing to offer support when required.

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

    • The internship was very well planned and structured. There was never a moment where I was unsure of what was required of me.

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

    • The first week included training on soft skills such as presenting in addition to the necessary technical tax training.

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

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

    • I received a graduate job offer shortly after completing the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone bonded during the weeks training and it was good to catch up with everyone at the end of the six weeks to here about their different experiences.

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

    • I didn't have to relocate as the office where I was based was near to my current location.

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

    • The nightlife in Glasgow is very good with things to do every night of the week.

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

    • There were some activities on offer outside of the workplace. For example on the last week we all got to take part in a corporate social responsibly day.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2013

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