HMRC Intern Review

by HM Revenue & Customs

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • My work was varied and interesting. I had a chance to see a lot of different jobs and learned a lot about working in the government.

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

    • My colleagues were really nice and very accommodating.

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

    • My managers were fantastic and went above and beyond my expectations in providing support and advice.

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

    • Varied day by day. Some days I would have very little to do and other days I would be extremely busy. Ultimately it's up to you to manage your time and find work to do.

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

    • I was responsible for delivering pieces of work in a variety of projects.

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

    • Overall it was a really worthwhile experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although everyone in the office was busy and sometimes stressed, they were also really nice, fun and sociable. Civil Service has a great working atmosphere.

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

    • Internship was organised well and had enough flexibility to tailor it to your own needs.

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

    • The internship invests quite heavily in you through general work and occasional workshops, but there is no structured training/development programme during the placement.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing although quite competitive. The internship does not lead to a full-time job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern but my older colleagues were very friendly.

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

    • Outside of London so costs were very reasonable. The internship pays a good living subsidy.

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

    • I was nearby my uni so nightlife was good.

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

    • Nothing really tailored to students/younger age groups

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

October 2014

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