Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement was engaging and challenging, but overall I learnt a lot and valued from the experience.

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

    • Everyone helped me settle in from my first day, there was no person in the office that thought they were better than anyone else and I felt a valued part of team.

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

    • The people I was assigned, a buddy and a counselor, were very willing to answer any questions I had no matter what they were.

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

    • Because of the technical skill level required for some work I was unable to take part in everything, however there was never a day where I felt I was useless or couldn't help with something. The work given was explained in detail and as people trusted my work I became busier and busier.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given real client work to take part in, helped do one project all the way through from start to finish which helped me feel responsible and sense of achievement.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The work and social life balance was improved. Also, the fact sometimes I had multiple deadlines for client work so I had to manage my time well and not get panicked about work load. This well help when I go in to my 3rd year with a big workload.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got on really well, was great to work in such a good team environment

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

    • The internship was really good. The way it was structured with an induction and people that were there to help us all the way through and possibility to get a graduate job at the end of it was great as well.

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

    • The managers and directors were more than happy to sit down and explain something to me and it felt that they really didn't mind I was there. They took the time to invest in what could be a future member of their team.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Very high. If you do well and they like you - apparently there is more than likely a job for you providing there are the resources and the need for you.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All my intern peers got on well and regularly met up to share our experiences.

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

    • Lived at home

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

    • Was really good, we went out for a few drinks and a bit of food. Very bustling and got involved in the work culture.

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

    • None that I got involved in. But there are clubs and networks that you can take part in

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2012

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