Audit, Financial Services, Banking and Capital Markets Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working at EY, making lots of friends along the way and learning from professionals in their line of service.

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

    • I was seen as an equal member of the team, they explained everything to me along the way.

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

    • Every step was explained to me along the way, a real experience of what the job involves.

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

    • This varied, depending on the stage of the audit and whether the client had provided all the relevant information.

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

    • I was given independent tasks to work on.

    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 will use the skills I learnt in a professional services environment and value them in future jobs/ at EY.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun, lively environment, everyone friendly and willing to help you.

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

    • I was based at 4 different clients, all with varied work. Sometimes there wasn't much work for me to do.

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

    • I learnt valuable team working, leadership and improved my confidence through the internship.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Icas qualification would be a great and fun way to start a career in EY with people your own age.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • really sociable, organised lots of events, met up for drinks after work most days.

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

    • I lived at home during my placement just outside of london. Socialising was expensive, but as expected in the center of London.

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

    • London!!

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

    • A group of interns organised lots of socials, also EY organised a few events for all of us.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

September 2009

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