Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    1.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Compared to other insights, and ones my friends have told me about, it was innovative, different and interesting

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone really came together and there was a true team spirit

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Lots of support and also at the end of the day the feedback was great

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • It was a busy day, but as it is only one day, it should be.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Within context, a lot, we weren't standing around photocopying we were given specific tasks to complete that had been thought through in great detail

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Some of the skills, such as small chat with clients, are little details that most companies don't worry about, but it will be really useful in day to day business interactions.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It was obviously prepared in order for it to be as fun as possible, that's really important to have that forethought.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Absolutely smooth, not a second without knowing what I was supposed to do

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • It was only one day, but you met so many different people, got so much advice and great food at the end of the day!

    5/5

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

    0/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I ended up getting onto their University Scholarship scheme, as once you get on the Insight Day you get a fast track to interview stages.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, and they are very well connected on social networks too

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
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    0/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
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    0/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
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    0/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2011


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