Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing time at EY. My colleagues are very friendly and supportive. Seniors are very approachable.

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

    • I feel that they value and trust me a lot, because I have been given some confidential documents to handle, and I was invited to client meetings. My colleagues also ask how I am getting on with the internship frequently.

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

    • All the time. Whenever I have questions or confusion, people are always willing to help me out.

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

    • I would say, on average I have been very busy, The last week of August was quiet since people took annual leave.

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

    • Quite a lot. I was engaged in things ranging from tax audit to calling the HMRC on behalf of EY.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • What I learnt through out the internship helped me understand business better, especially from a tax perspective. I deepened my knowledge in M&A, compliance and technology.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People occasionally make jokes and the atmosphere is relaxing in general, we always smile when we bump into each other.

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

    • It is well organized because we had some industry-specific trainings, partner breakfast session and lunch and learn sessions.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The team I worked with is fast-growing so I think the future prospect is great!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns always go for lunch together.

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

    • It is in the centre of London so it is an expensive area. However the food in canteen is subsidized.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It has a lot of pubs around so nightlife is great.

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

    • Not that much.

    0/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2017

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