Tax Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it, lots of friendly people to work with which was a key factor and a variety of work giving me an idea of all aspects of tax.

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

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

    • Supported throughout, could ask anyone from managers to directors questions and advice.

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

    • For the majority of my time I consistently had work to do. However during the end week, the amount of work started slowing as people left for holiday.

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

    • I was gradually given more responsibility throughout my time.

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

    • Presentation and report writing skills have improved. Took advantage of their devlopment hub which helps you improve your skills in certain areas.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly quiet as lots of people were out of the office but everyone was really friendly.

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

    • Really structured with clear aims and objectives set at the beginning so I knew what was expected of me and also so that I knew what I wanted to get out of the internship.

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

    • Got lots of 1-1 help and advice and an introduction to tax.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The first and last two days all the interns were together and socialised.

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

    • The location of the office didn't present many opportunities to socialise however went for quite a few lunches. Reasonably priced. Lived at home.

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

    • No opportunity of nightlife in the office location I worked at.

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

    • Football tournament organised and team BBQ.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

August 2010

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