Audit Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement. I felt that I had a lot of responsibility and thus high satisfaction. I got to work with different people (different audit teams) and work in different environments (e.g. at audit clients).

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility which made me feel valued as it felt that they had a high level of trust in me.

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

    • They explained to me what I had to do and showed me forms which had been used in previous years so that I could get a clear idea of what was required.

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

    • I had a lot of work to do as I was the only intern in my office. However, this meant that I was not bored (I'd rather be busy than have nothing to do!). Also, there was a lot of time pressure on some of the audits but I feel that this would become easier with experience.

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

    • I was quite surprised at the amount of responsibility I was given during my placement. I made me feel very appreciated.

    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 feel I gained a lot of skills. It was my first experience of life in a graduate job and in a professional accounting practice. I got to travel and meet new people which I feel has made me more comfortable with changing situations.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I found the office very good. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Also, my office was small so it had a family feel as everyone knew each other.

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

    • I was always busy doing work. I had been assigned on audits of companies from a broad range of sectors.

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

    • There wasn't that much official training apart from the IT induction. It was mostly learning whilst on the job - I felt that was quite good as I could see how theory worked in practice.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I am starting work with them on 31st August 2012

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a central induction in Birmingham which was brilliant. It was a chance to feel a part of Ernst & Young and to meet new people who were in the same situation as me (a bonus as I was the only intern in my office). There was also a final party where all of the UK interns could have a catch up and discuss their internships.

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

    • Didn't really socialise in my area - I was away overnight on audits most of the time.

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

    • Didn't really socialise in my area - I was away overnight on audits most of the time.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was many opportunities as I was away overnight on audits most of the time. However, I was told that events are organised throughout the year.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

November 2011

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