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Simply Tax® Episode 128: What's It Like to Be a Tax Intern?
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An internship in public accounting can be one of the most rewarding yet nerve-racking experiences on the journey to a career in tax. Hear from four students who completed a summer internship with host Damien Martin as they share their advice, tips, and lessons learned. Here’s what’s covered:
- Meet our fantastic four tax interns @01:35
- How the experience stacked up against expectations @04:00
- Advice for those considering and embarking on an internship @11:52
- AMA with Damien @25:38
- How do you develop and foster client relationships? @25:54
- What makes an intern successful and how can they successfully transition into an associate role? @28:17
- How did you decide your path and decide to get an M.S. degree in taxation? 30:48
- How do you keep the team motived during stressful times? @34:15
- Tips and takeaways from the internship experience @37:07
- Get to know the other interns
- Keep a positive mindset
- Build relationships with others at the firm
- Don’t be afraid to let others know your learning style and ability
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR OUR GUESTS
- Tori Chan | Loyola University Chicago
- Batul Kapasi | Loyola University Chicago
- Drew Neville | Carthage College
- Sammy Grochowski | Carthage College
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Previous episodes and playlists
- Simply Tax Episode 106: Simply Campus Recruiting with guests Jerica Newby and Michelle Nuttle (August 18, 2020)
- Simply Tax Episode 108: Why You Should Work in Tax with guest Kent Klaus (September 8, 2020)
- Simply Tax Working in Tax Series
- BKD resources
- Campus Recruiting at BKD
- Connect with BKD Careers on Social Media
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