Summer Vacation Scheme Internship Review
at Deloitte
Internship (1 Month+)
Tax
Reading
Review Submitted: July 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Analyst in the Business Tax team which involved working with many clients on projects related to (but not limited to) transfer pricing, PCS, compliance, ad-hoc advisory.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of responsibility with the client work I was tasked with, including attending client meetings/calls and emailing clients. I was also trusted with a lot of confidential information and keeping such information within the teams I worked with.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt many technical topics in tax regarding the legislations the UK tax system. Some of these technical concepts include capital allowances, permanent establishment, CIR, and Pillar 2. I also adopted many soft skills such as presentation skills, communication, understanding my audience (clients) and conveying information to them in a succinct yet detailed manner. I also learnt time management skills and how to balance my workload.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support both from the people around me in the office and from the firm-wide SVS team. The people within my office took a lot of time out of their day to sit down and explain any queries I had and were more than happy to go through concepts again. The firm-wide team held frequently check in meetings and central development meetings that gave us helpful advice.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was something that impressed me quite a lot. Everyone in the office were very accommodating and friendly and it genuinely felt like I was a part of the team. I felt that I was considered an equal to anyone I spoke to despite the obvious difference in our grades. Everyone was very patient and reassured me that there was no silly question to ask. This helped me settle in quite easily.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my internship. It was such a great opportunity to not just get an insight but also involved in the tax advisory industry. I picked up a lot of key skills and experiences that I would have not been able to gain anywhere else. I also felt welcomed and a part of the team throughout, and all the people I worked with supported me along the way and taught me some important lessons.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Deloitte
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Deloitte
Try and apply as early as possible. These internships are quite popular and get a lot of applications, so the earlier the better. I would also try and reach out to some people within the team before you start your internship if you can, even if its just something like an email or a coffee chat. You will be in contact with your buddy before the internship which is a great way to settle in.
