Audit Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The firm is a great place to work with lots of opportunities and responsibility even during an internship.

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

    • You can speak to anyone at anytime and everyone is more than happy to help with any problems.

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

    • Regular meetings and debriefs at the end of the day allowed me to ask detailed questions and get guidance or support if needed.

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

    • The majority of the time I had plenty to do, however for one week I was office based and didn't have a lot to do.

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

    • You do not just get more responsibility, you have to ask for it! I asked and was given a lot of responsibility that was client facing with employees from major firms.

    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 definitely use these skills in my final year and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really nice and the atmosphere was good the majority of the time - within or outwith the office.

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

    • Was well thought out and planned.

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

    • We had an induction where we worked on several skills and had events such as go-karting. It is clear that EY spent a lot of money during the internships.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got offered a job the next working day!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were out for dinner and lunch several times and there was also sports teams.

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

    • Can be expensive but not to a level where you can't live!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of pubs and clubs

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

    • We done volunteering during our induction and there are events and clubs available outside the workplace.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

November 2011

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