Summer FS Asset Management Audit Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the placing, everyone at the firm was very welcoming and the work, while slightly dull gave me an insight into what people do every day in EY

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

    • Everyone was very welcoming and helped me out a lot whenever I needed anything. We also went on several social events which were enjoyable

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The meetings with councillors were very useful to say how we were getting on and the buddy system helps a lot at the start of the scheme

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

    • Unfortunately it was the quiet season for audit so it was only to be expected that I wasn't going to be busy

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was involved on a few interesting audits outside of the company where I was able to interact with clients and do things unassisted but there was always someone there in case something went wrong

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The things I learnt about asset management and audit are now helping in my masters degree of economics and finance and I learnt about how to work in a business environment which should come in very handy in the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very nice but it was always very quiet and it wasn't wholly inducive to discussion over issues

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was set up very well so we all got to know each other before the placement started and I was told what I was to be doing well before I was supposed to be doing. The only criticism I have is that there wasn't much to do at times

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

    • They gave us online tests to do and ensured we knew enough about what we were doing before we actually started

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'm starting in London next August

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a few nights out and we became good friends by the end of the placement

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

    • If you knew where to go it was fine

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Edinburgh's always a good night out

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

    • There were a few extra perks but there weren't many sports clubs or many societies for me to get involved with

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

November 2011

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