Audit Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The internship was not only stress-free but I was actually given meaningful work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Many of my colleagues had started in EY through an internship program so they were as helpful as possible in every aspect.

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

    • Not question was left unanswered and I had regular meetings with my supervisor. I also had a partner-shadowing day which was priceless.

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

    • I wasn't overloaded by any means, and as long as I wanted to find work there was always something for me to do.

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

    • Much more than I actually expected, I was even given a whole part of an audit to complete by myself. Of course, all of my work (as well as everybody else's work) is double and triple checked by superiors.

    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 now feel much more confident into going into a professional environment once I leave my university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Despite most people were very young, they were all absorbed by their work so the atmosphere in the office itself was rarely fun.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything was top-notch in terms of organisation and timing.

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

    • There was a whole induction week at the beginning of the internship, as well as web-based learning and individual sessions concerning the software we worked with.

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

    • Working from home
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I actually got a job which is the case for all of the other interns I met.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, drinks after work and nice conversations were regular.

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

    • Edinburgh is an expensive city. Comparable to London.

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

    • Edinburgh is not a place where you will be bored as long as you get yourself out there. And the Edinburgh summer festival is amazing.

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

    • CSR events were abundant.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

November 2011

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