I loved that this internship was unique in that it allowed interns to experience two business lines; which in my case was tax and audit and assurance. With this amazing opportunity I was given, I can confidently say that I will enjoy my future working in the tax practice. The Deloitte professionals I met during my internship also contributed to my positive experience immensely as they were very encouraging and supportive throughout my time there.
What I wish was different
Advice
A piece of advice that I would share about this experience is for incoming Discovery Interns. Come into the office or to the client everyday with a positive attitude and the desire to soak up as much information as you can!
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Strategy and Tech Intern
June - August 2019 • Rosslyn, VA
What I liked
Great experience being on a small team and getting a lot of hands-on experience.
What I wish was different
Maybe be placed in an office where I could have used my clearance.
Advice
Put in maximum effort every day, always being trying to learn.
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Risk and Technology Advisory
June - July 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Excellent location, amazing culture and people, and great educational experience.
What I wish was different
Longer internship and the ability to choose your client.
Advice
Network. Network. Network. Make sure to talk to as many people within Deloitte as you can to find what you like!
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Risk and Financial Advisory Inter
June - July 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Love the company culture as well as the projects I was staffed on.
What I wish was different
Sometimes it was hard to get transparent information about the company's behind the scenes workings.
Advice
Your network is your net worth.
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Tax Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The people at Deloitte were very welcoming and helpful and the program was very fun for interns.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship had been the entire summer instead of 10 weeks only.
Advice
Go in expecting to be confused and ask a lot of questions to all the professionals around you.
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Intern
May - August 2019 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
Lively Environment
What I wish was different
Work-Life balance
Advice
Be prepared to work hard
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Risk and Financial Advisory Intern
June - August 2019 • Denver, CO
What I liked
The internship was cool in the way it progressed as the summer went on. The first half was spent learning and watching, and the second half was spent mostly acting as if I were a first-year employee.
What I wish was different
N/A - I loved my experience with Deloitte!
Advice
Ask as many questions as you can! The more you can learn, the more successful you will be
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Summer Scholar
June - August 2019 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I liked that I was able to travel and experience the real work of a consultant. The work was fulfilling and challenging while not being overwhelming. I was treated like a real employee of the firm despite only being an intern.
What I wish was different
I wish we had been given more detailed performance reviews. I also wish I was able to improve on more hard skills in the business technology realm.
Advice
This internship is what you make it. If you want to build 100 strong connections during it, it's up to you to achieve that. If you want to produce impressive deliverables, that's up to you. If you want to make a real impact and the firm or the client, it's up to you to figure out that best way to do it.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Great opportunity to learn about public accounting and expand my network.
What I wish was different
I hoped it was longer than 8 weeks.
Advice
Go into it with an open mind and don’t expect to understand everything immediately.
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Management Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
people on my team were extremely receptive and eager to help me out when i didn't know how to go about completing a task. lots of client facing work and direct experiences interacting with the client personally.
What I wish was different
federal consulting is very slow, didn't complete many large projects within my internship.
Advice
it's important to understand that asking questions is not just encouraged, but necessary.
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Engagement Financial Advisor Summer Scholar
June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
- Company culture and employees
- Being engaged and challenged
- Never a dull or idle moment
- Events for interns throughout the summer
- networking opportunities
- Really good training
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
- Great Place to be
- Excel skills and project management skills are a must
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Summer Scholar
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Great work culture, emphasis on summer interns, availability of leadership
What I wish was different
Access to different types of projects over the summer
Advice
I would recommend casing and feeling comfortable with solving business problems. Additionally, a lot of this job is based in fit - make sure you demonstrate your interpersonal skills during the interview.
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Risk and Financial Advisory intern
June - July 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the amount of network that was included in my internship. I had the opportunity to meet and work with many intelligent, forward thinkers.
What I wish was different
Advice
Take every opportunity to meet with professionals in the company.
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Risk and Financial Advisory Intern
June - July 2019 • Charlotte, NC
What I liked
It was a great environment where everyone loved and appreciated each other. The work was helpful and I developed a lot skills to be great in.
What I wish was different
Nothing. It was a great experience.
Advice
Be open to learn and be sure to get to know many people.
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Tax Accounting Intern
June - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
From a responsibility standpoint, I enjoyed researching state tax issues and completing compliance work for clients. I had taken a few tax courses in the Whitman school and I believe these experiences helped me with my assignments in an efficient fashion. I also enjoyed how much time my coworkers spent training me and exposing me to as much tax information as possible in my ten-week internship. I was constantly learning new things and this helped me confirm that I wanted to pursue tax as a full-time career.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had received feedback on my work but understand that this can be challenging when business is busy. I appreciated the feedback that I received but I am always looking for more information.
Advice
Always carry a pen and notebook with you. You never know when you will have a question, hear something interesting, or get pulled into a conference call with a client. Taking notes can help solidify new concepts and can be used for reference when completing a task for one of your coworkers.
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Business Technology Analyst Summer Scholar
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I really enjoyed the culture at Deloitte. Every single person that I met this summer was willing to help me in some way, whether it be by giving career advice or a recommendation on something I was working on. This really enhanced my experience and helped me to learn a lot pertaining to the industry of consulting and where I fit in. I also made some really great friends that I am excited to work with again after I graduate and return to Deloitte.
What I wish was different
Nothing! I had a really great summer and am excited to return to Deloitte.
Advice
Take advantage of everything Deloitte has to offer. It is such a great experience and everyone is so willing to help you along the way.
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Discovery Internship
June - August 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
I enjoyed the experience, the technology and analytics and the network that took place throughout the 8 weeks of the internship.
What I wish was different
I wish that I interned during a different season, such as a busy season because it affects the experience and the amount of work that I have.
Advice
I would say that networking and speaking out is important. You would be surprised how far you go and how many connections you will have.
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Tax Intern
June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I really liked that I received actual tax returns and was kept busy with work. I wasn't given busy work. I really got to experience what it is like to be a working professional.
What I wish was different
I didn't like my long commute.
Advice
I think it's a great experience and that if you should make the most of it. Don't be afraid to build connections!
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Risk and Financial Advisory Intern
June - August 2019 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
The culture at Deloitte is amazing. I met some of the most amazing people and greatest mentors I will have for the rest of my life.
What I wish was different
Advice
Work above and beyond and it will pay off. Network like crazy!
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Financial Auditor
August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Deloitte is a great place to start your career. The work is challenging and there is a steep learning curve, but everyone is invested in your success.
What I wish was different
Be proactive in your job search as soon as possible. There is a strict timeline for recruitment in Public Accounting. The earlier you can get exposed to accounting firms the better. I recommend joining as many accounting clubs as you can (while keeping your GPA stable) and attend the events that they host. Accounting clubs will serve as the main pipeline for students looking to work in Public Accounting.
Advice
GPA is important for the Big 4, but it is not the only factor. Being able to network effectively, and standing out with extracurriculars (jobs, clubs, volunteering) are equally important in securing an interview.
