IT Risk and Assurance Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Friendly atmosphere with exposure to graduate work early on. Supportive peers and seniors who are helpful and make you feel like a part of the company.

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

    • Colleagues were appreciative of work I completed and helped me develop my skills.

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

    • Supervisor made me aware of how the grad scheme offer process works as well as providing general career advice.

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

    • Primarily focused on client work but was also given opportunity to explore side of desk work as well as social and networking opportunities.

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

    • Was given freedom over managing your own work. However, the extent to which you get responisiblity is understandably limited due to lack of training.

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

    • Improved soft skills and presentation skills as well as proficiency in Excel and understanding of industry.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly atmosphere with driven and knowledgable peers. Everyone is always understanding of knowledge gaps and do their best to try support you where possible.

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

    • Internship allowed for exposure to a variety of work outside of client work which included internal projects, corporate service and even organising fundraising events.

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

    • Extent to which you receive training is limited but you learn a lot while working.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Top 4 company with opportunities to progress in your career early on.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Friendly interns and occasional socials with engagement team- events outside of these also available to seek out and join at own discretion

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

    • Good balance between work load and social climate. Travel and food expensive due to location( London CW).

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

    • Did not actively partake in the nightlife but busy area with loads of people out at night.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • limited opportunities outside of work. While there are things going on, need to actively look out for them to get involved.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

August 2019

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