Tax Associate Review

by Deloitte

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • it was a very enjoyable experience.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • immediately made to feel like a part of the company. everyone is so welcoming,

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • help is always on hand and everyone is always happy to guide you through stuff youre not sure of.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have developed skills that will help me through the rest of my degree, and also prepare me for the graduate scheme should I be given a place on it.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • it was structured fairly well, there was always something to do meaning that all your time is used valuably while youre there.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • completely different to my perception before I started. very relaxed and easy going. not really strict and boring. Everyone is really easy going and not pressurising.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • we were given full IT training which was really beneficial when it comes to knowing how the intranet and all the software that is used. also given compliance training e-modules to work through on our own pace which is also very beneficial, gives a lot of knowledge. always having your manager/champion/buddy there to monitor how youre doing and help along the way is also so beneficial

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Really good insight into what the full time role would be like. Being around people that work here full time and people who have just joined and are in their first year of the graduate scheme is also very insightful.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Made me realise its not as pressurised and strict as I first thought

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The 3 weeks have been very insightful and valuable, and have helped me realise that this is what I want to do.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • it is a paid placement but I was also reimbursed for expenses when I had to travel elsewhere other than my local office


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • The company had team lunches and office socials which were good opportunities to meet other employees and chat to them about their roles and how they have found it.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • really good. we went for team lunches which were a good chance to speak to people you see day to day but don't get to speak to. Office socials were a good opportunity to meet people from across the board and learn about their own departments and their time at the company. we also had a two day induction in a central location which was a really good event which allowed us to meet students interning around the uk.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • there are societies you an get involved in who will activities outside of work. for example there is a volunteering society

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • definitely. it has been such a valuable experience.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Audit

Scotland

July 2015


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