Internship Review at Ernst & Young

The Role

Role Description

The 6 week internship involved a 3-part rotation through different sub-sectors of Transactional Advisory Services. Tasks included a 2-week project, multiple opportunities to shadow professionals of varying grades, and smaller day-to-day projects. The firm also asked me to stay on for 2 additional weeks in order to help with the 2 week project I had worked on previously.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was well organised and I was able to gain a variety of experiences.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everybody was very accommodating.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The Councillor system worked very well.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It varied during the rotation. Sometimes extremely busy.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Again, it varied, but generally a high level.

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

All very useful.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Variable, but generally enthusiastic and energetic.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Extremely well organised.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had the opporunity to attend various training sessions.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Offered a job and will accept.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very good.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Expensive, but still socialised.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very good.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Quite a few, but it varied. It also tailed off a bit towards the end of the placement.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

The firm is extremely accommodating and will strive to give you the best experience possible. If you want to do something, just ask and it might happen.

Review 275/275 for Ernst & Young

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