Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I worked in a tax department in the Reading Office, it was relatively interesting and I feel I learned a lot about the day to day workings withing a tax department.

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

    • Most of my colleagues showed an interest in my development and worked hard in order to ensure that I was always occupied.

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

    • My supervisors was away for 2 weeks on holiday during my 6 week placement, meaning during the middle part of my placement I lacked guidance.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was busy with things most days, though did have to go looking for work.

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

    • I was given responsibility for the work I did.

    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 that I was able to develop my skills, particularly communication and presentation.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Working in Reading was a relatively enjoyable experience and the atmosphere was generally quite relaxed.

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

    • The central organisation of the placement was of a very high quality, however, in the office a bit more communication would have been better.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Many people were willing to give me a considerable amount of time in order to talk me through the work they were asking me to do.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Reasonably appealing but I would not be interested in working in Reading.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Among the interns there was a very good social scene.

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

    • Reading is not expensive, however, it is not cheap either. Train travel was reasonably priced.

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

    • The nightlife was good fun, but not great quality.

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

    • There were a couple of socials in which I got involved.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2012

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