Intern in the Audit - Financial Services - Asset Management Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic experience from which I learnt a great deal

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone took the time to come and speak to me and make me feel valued

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Had few counselling meetings but not as many as was supposed to

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • When I was on a client team, I was busy throughout but I started the scheme floating around the place looking for tasks to do and found myself wanting to be busier

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • At a couple of points I was given a lot of responsibility for someone in my intern position and this was a great feeling

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I plan to have a career in the same department as my internship so the skills I've learnt will be vital

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Professional but fun at the same time

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everyone knew their roles regarding looking after us and we even had a day shadowing a parner which was a brilliant experience

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They made sure everything I didn't know was explained to me to ensure full understanding

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It's something I'd love to do

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We quite often went to the pub or a bar together after work

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was quite expensive in the local area but then that's to be expected as there are lots of workers nearby

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There was plenty to do in the local area

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a CSR day which was good fun and I could still do all my normal weekend activities

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2011

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