Advisory Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it. Was able to contribute to client work that actually mattered to the company and was given considerable responsibility over deliverables. Colleagues were also extremely friendly and welcoming.

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

    • Colleagues went out of their way to assist us with any of our queries and always took time out of their day to either check on us or chat about the work that they've been up to. They also didn't hesitate to provide us with extra work to do if we had some free time and were very appreciative when the work we did for them was of the standard required.

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

    • Interns were each allocated a buddy, typically a few years our senior, to help us to settle in and answer any silly day-to-day questions that we may have. We were also assigned a senior manager as our counsellor who is more involved in career planning and guidance.

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

    • Busy almost every day. On the rare occasions when we didn't have client work, we were able to work on an internal project that was given to us at the start of the internship.

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

    • Plenty. I was usually left to my own to complete deliverables, although help was only an email or a friendly chat away.

    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 feel my time management skills have definitely improved and is something I can apply to the final year of my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly atmosphere. Can get quiet when most consultants are out on client visits.

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

    • Extremely well organised. Was provided with a schedule for the 6 weeks on my first day in the office.

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

    • The company will provide you with training and time off to gain a professional qualification once you join them as a full time employee.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Was offered a graduate job with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • London, so social scene is really good if you can find the time. Typically went out for drinks at least once a week with colleagues.

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

    • London, so not cheap at all.

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

    • Really good as it was in central London.

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

    • Yes plenty of societies and groups, but it was difficult to join as an intern.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit, Management Consulting

London

November 2015

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