Consulting Virtual Summer Internship Review

The virtual experience was overall very rewarding and insightful; it managed to convey a deeper insight into what the culture and working life was like in EY. On a day-to-day basis, our usual schedule involved virtual sessions such as panel Q and A sessions, keynote speeches, learning sessions, and case study working. Over the 2 weeks, we worked on a case study which would end with a final presentation which we would present to our mentor.

I did develop a range of soft skills from these virtual sessions. These included emotional intelligence, business etiquette, presentation skills, and resilience. I also learnt much more about what consulting entails in reality and more about the consulting thought process. When working on our case study, I did improve skills such as time management, research, presentation, and teamwork skills. It was important for me to contribute to the presentation in the best way I could.

It was very helpful understanding about the business and potential roles available. Not only did I learn about EY as a whole, but I also learnt much about the specific service line I applied to. It made me feel like I had a much greater understanding on the realities of being a consultant than before. It also provided me with great insight about potential career development paths available. This virtual experience thus did indeed improve my understanding of EY greatly.

The company culture was very friendly, open, and inclusive. The general atmosphere was also very welcoming, and it felt like much thought was put into designing this virtual internship experience. Especially that there was much emphasis on the importance of inclusivity and diversity, I felt that the company culture was a place where everyone was valued for their diverse range of talents and backgrounds. I did feel like the company actively made an effort to maintain this inclusive culture.

I highly enjoyed the virtual experience. I enjoyed the virtual sessions I attended; I felt like each provided me valuable insight into working life at EY as well as the company culture. I also felt like it contributed positively to my future career development as it deepened my understanding of what the realities of consulting was like. We had plenty of opportunities to ask questions and deepen our understanding further as well. There were also opportunities for networking, especially with case study working.

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I would encourage others applying to EY to try to gain as much knowledge as possible on EY. I would especially encourage them to research more about EY's culture, as I feel that its inclusive and diverse culture really stands out. I would also encourage them to read widely across the EY website to learn more about any relevant current trends. I would also encourage them to learn more about the role they are applying for and which skills would be needed.