Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed working at EY. The work I was given was varied and interesting. The firm's culture makes it a really great environment to work in and it was one I was very happy to be a part of.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My colleagues sent interesting work my way that involved taking a certain level of responsibility which I was happy to go. Feedback on my work was often provided and I felt like I contributed positively and that the work was valued.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisors provided an excellent level of support. They were always happy to talk through my ideas and provide clarification to queries that I had. I was always provided with a background to any task that was given to me and if any technical knowledge was required to carry it out they would be happy to explain that to me.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was busy for the most part and was kept occupied with either work or an intern project which I was working on. The hours were very much manageable, rarely extending too far beyond a standard 9-5 day.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I feel like I was given an appropriate amount of responsibility during the placement. I was glad to have felt trusted with the responsibility to work independently on the tasks I was given but never felt that I was without support if it was needed.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I think that the skills I have developed will be of greater use to me beyond my degree. I feel as if I have improved upon my ability to work in a team as working collaboratively was a significant feature of the role. I also feel glad to have had the opportunity to work in a business environment and now feel more prepared to do so upon leaving university.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The office itself was a very pleasant place to work with lots of natural light and a good layout. The people are exceedingly nice and are both great to work and socialise with. They represent a large part of why it was such a great firm to work for.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was well organised and there was always a point of contact within HR to get in touch with should you have any queries.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was invited to take the training opportunities that were available to the graduates during my internship programme which certainly contributed to my technical knowledge. I felt that throughout the internship, I had a sense that the firm was committed to investing in us through the mentorship and support I was given by my superiors who were keen for me to stay interested and learn.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I am very keen to start my career with EY. The work itself was interesting and provided significant opportunity to learn and develop. The people within the firm contribute to a hugely positive environment. The firm itself is growing and developing and as such it would be an interesting process to be a part of.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, there were department organised socials but on many evening a week, the interns would go for drinks together or with the grads.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was in London, and as such the cost of living was high.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife was varied but again, the cost was high.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are networks within the firm which organise socials and activities for members to be involved in.

    4/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2015


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