Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at EY. I was busy and had lots to do, and the people I worked with were fantastic.

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

    • I felt like all my colleagues valued the work I did, and were pleased I could help them.

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

    • Considerable. Feedback and support and fundamentals to how work is done at EY. Questions are always encouraged.

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

    • There were times when I was not considerably busy but it is easy to get work by asking around. I was given plenty of contacts to ask if I did not have enough work.

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

    • Job dependent, some roles or engagments gave me considerable responsibility and work to do, whereas others did not.

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

    • Considerably, I have learnt a variety of skills particularly on looking at how a business works and how to undertake work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed, friendly but still a sense of hardwork

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A few minor issues such as not having buddies on our first day. All downtime was well managed

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

    • At this stage there wasn't any signiciant investment, although it was apparent that as you progressed there would be. In terms of personal development, the majority of managers went through work and feedback with your so you could fully understand what went well/badly.

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

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

    • I am optomistic that I will be offered a job after leaving the firm. They have also supported me in ensuring this is a possibility.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes! I was busy almost every night of the week socialising with both other interns and my department alike.

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

    • No more expensive that what I would expect for London.

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

    • Plenty of pubs and bars around the office after a day at work.

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

    • There were various events organised almost nightly. There were plenty of opportunities you just had to say yes!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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