Intern Review

Loved it - everyone was really friendly and I got the opportunity to own many tasks. I felt the EY culture really suited me and I never felt like there wasn't enough support. All the other interns were down to earth and we'd go for coffee and lunch together. Some of them are still my friends and we are going to join the grad scheme together.

At the start, I felt a bit undervalued but I think this is normal while they suss out your role in the team. After a couple of weeks, I fitted right in and some of my work went straight to the client in the deliverable. The team were so supportive and when I had to move house, they were extremely cooperative for me to take a day off etc. I was sad to leave them.

I was given a fair amount of support from my manager, but mostly from the grad on the team and the senior consultant both of whom "mentored" me. They often checked in on me and made sure I had enough to do and I understood what I needed to do. If not, they would spend 5 minutes chatting through it with me to ensure I did which made me feel at home.

Most of the time, I had lots to do from varying admin things to researching for workshops etc. Towards the end I felt I had less to do but I think this is because they didn't want to dump loads of work onto my plate just before I had to leave and stress me out. However, on the whole I felt the work load was appropriate, It was definitely more than 9-5 but I learnt a lot from the process so I didn't mind that much.

I was able to meet the client and talk to them directly. Furthermore, I did a large research project, and the outcomes went straight to the client in the deliverable which I was very pleased about. I also presented to the director in the team for an hour and he gave me really good feedback. I spent a day shadowing the partners in Advisory and got access to some fantastic meetings which really helped me to understand Advisory more.

Many of the skills are useful, but mostly the use of excel and word has completely changed the way I approach my life at university at home. I even used a spreadsheet for the bills at home and to calculate how much we owe etc. I also think I learnt a vast amount about emailing colleagues and liasing with people in a team which is hugely valuable at university when doing group projects etc.

Very positive and modern. I did not feel like it was hierarchy based or that people looked down on the interns. If anything, people were keen to find out about the programme and what it involved. There was the usual free tea and coffee etc but the view over the Thames was beautiful and really helped to calm me if I felt mildly stressed about anything. People were also happy to help with any queries from using the printer to EY policy etc.

Very well organised. I always knew where I needed to be and who I should call etc. The social events were fantastic and it gave me the opportunity to make several friends who I wouldn't have otherwise. I was really pleased with the whole process. The team did a great job at conveying the information and being readily available if anyone had any problems etc.

Hugely - I was allowed to take courses to learn more about Microsoft excel and other technical software. I also received weekly feedback from the senior consultant about where I could improve which helped me to develop my skills as I went through the process. He mentioned that I had grown throughout the process and that many of the skills they tried to give me I had employed by the end.

Very appealing - I am going to join the grad scheme in 2016 along with many of my friends.

The social scene was really good. Amongst work break coffees and lunches etc, we made an effort to go out all together every friday in London. This made it so much easier if one of was struggling with something minor as we were all good friends so it wasn't awkward in any way. This is definitely encouraged by EY and the compulsory CSR day is a good way to meet friends and socialise with the other interns. I would advise everyone to make as many friends as they can because it is so nice when you're having a bad day etc.

Expensive, but I live in London anyway for university so it didn't really affect me. Rent is usually around 500-800 a month depending if you live in North or South London. However, EY's pay does cover this so don't let it put you off. London is fantastic and worth it!

Really good, but as I said I am already in London so I knew this already.

Yes -so many sports teams are available at EY amongst loads of diversity networks and socialising events with partners etc. It is so important to get involved with things outside of work which is why EY recommend secondments and volunteering opportunities to ensure staff get a wide range of experience and are able to be broad individuals. I think that out of most companies, EY are definitely up there with what they have to offer outside of work.