Summer Intern - Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • The work could be a little boring sometimes.

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

    • I felt like everyone respected me and treated me like part of the team. My work was very valued.

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

    • I always felt comfortable in being able to ask questions or for assistance.

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

    • Every single day I had work to do and never ran out of things to do.

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

    • I knew there was areas that were not withing my scope but I felt that I could ask for more challenging work when I felt able for 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?

    • The best thing that I have taken from my placement was that it helped me to clarify my career path and choice.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Sometimes people didn't really talk much and I'm used to a more fun working atmosphere.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • When we arrived you could tell that they were ready for us! No sitting around!

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

    • We had regualr reviews and my managers always asked if they could help.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • There are endless opportunities to people who work hard

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • This could be improved

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I had to pay for my own accomodation while doing the internship, this used up most of my earnings.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Aberdeen is actually a pretty good night out!!

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

    • There is a social committee, we attended one event.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2009

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