Summer intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Most days thw work was really very interesting and the time flew by as i was keen and enthuaiaatic to get on with the work. One or two days this was not the case and when i did not have as much work i did not like it as much

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

    • The team often invited me out at night after work and for lunch. They were all very welcoming and friendly.

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

    • My supervisors were always available to chat about any issues and they kept ontop of my feedback

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

    • There was a great balance of the work load and i never felt too under pressure

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

    • I was allowed to work away on my tasks independantly but help was always available if i needed it

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

    • All skills from relationship building to computer skills will help me greatly in my final year

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with everyone chatting and getting on which i appreciated and enjoyed

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

    • At times there were no tasks or duties organised for me and i had to keep myself busy

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company significantly trained us on computer programmes and necessart skills required for the role

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was proud to get an offer at the end of my placement

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were plenty yeam lumches and a social cruise one evening, there were also plenty of social events on the lead up to starting the placement to meet other interns

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

    • It depends where you go but some places can be more expensive than others

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Hlasgow nightlife is the best

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

    • We took part in a corporate responsibility task which gor us involved in events outaide the office to raise money

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2012

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