tax intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed working in the different areas of tax.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and supportive.

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

    • I was given a lot of support and guidance.

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

    • I was very busy on some days. The other days, I had to ask for work

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibilities. I had to input numbers correctly and thoroughly read reports.

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

    • I have definitely developed my communication skills both verbally and writing. I have also improved my organisational skills and time management skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very good environment to be in. Everyone was very supportive and friendly and always provided assistance when required.

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

    • It was very well organised.

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

    • The firm invested a lot of time. I had lots of training and the employees sat down with me to go through my corrections.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes there were. The other interns were very nice.

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

    • there were a few socials on Friday. I lived at home therefore the cost of living was not a problem.

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

    • GREAT

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

    • Yes there were a bdo football game in Cardiff.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

North West

August 2015

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