Summer Intern - Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • For the most part interesting and a good learning experience, but some tasks were tedious as to be expected with audit.

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

    • Didn't get taken out for drinks, but certainly had a close connection and treated with the respect a full-time employee would have had.

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

    • People always willing to answer quesstions.

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

    • 4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • On a small team, so plenty of work delegated to me.

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

    • Learnt plenty about the running of a business.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very serious.

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

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

    • Pre-training felt limited. Know that it will be very different when starting full-time.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socials organised, but attendance wasn't always great.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Central London is very expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Expensive, but enjoyable.

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2011

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