Internship Review at Ernst & Young

The Role

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

For the most part interesting and a good learning experience, but some tasks were tedious as to be expected with audit.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Didn't get taken out for drinks, but certainly had a close connection and treated with the respect a full-time employee would have had.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

People always willing to answer quesstions.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

On a small team, so plenty of work delegated to me.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Learnt plenty about the running of a business.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Very serious.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Pre-training felt limited. Know that it will be very different when starting full-time.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Socials organised, but attendance wasn't always great.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Central London is very expensive.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Expensive, but enjoyable.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Review 263/284 for Ernst & Young

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