Summer Intern in Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it, especially because of the people.

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

    • I often received high levels of praise and gratitude.

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

    • We were assigned a 'buddy', although mine was away for most of he internship.

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

    • On a couple of days I had nothing to do, but in general I had plenty.

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

    • I initiated my own project - designing a website page.

    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 learned invaluable life skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We have a hot desk policy, and often people did not say hello to the person sat next to them.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was extremely well planned and organised.

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

    • EY could have invested more in skills training workshops, e.g. presenting.

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

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

    • I am hoping I will be offered a graduate job at EY.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Things were going on several times a week.

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

    • EY is in London Bridge, so it is quite expensive.

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

    • There's a lot of choice.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were several events going on a week.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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