What's It Like To Be A Tax Intern? #128

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 Learn more about Tori, Batul, Drew, and Sammy and get the additional resources mentioned in the episode here!  GET MORE SIMPLY TAX We’re excited to also provide video content to strengthen your tax mind! Check it out on our YouTube channel. A complete archive of our episodes is available on our website and YouTube playlist. We’d love to hear from you! Email feedback and questions to [email protected]. Connect with Damien on social media! LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube