Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed working with the people and clients. Working hours were on the long side though.

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

    • Made to feel very valued and talents were reallty well utilised

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

    • E&Y's support system is ideal, there is always someone to ask for help

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

    • Very busy, but the work was interesting.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I wouldn't quite say running the show but the resposnibility is more than I could have hoped for but not more than I could handle.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The work I did on placement is really helping now I have returned to University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was good, but everyone was very busy.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Still could use some work, but on the whole it is very well organised.

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

    • Training and development was a core part of the work placement.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have signed my contract

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was but the staff working late often meant attendance was a bit on the low side.

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

    • London is very expensive.

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

    • The nightlife in London is varied and exciting.

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

    • The opportunities are there for people who look for them.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2011

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