Summer Intern in Corporate Finance Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it as it was a true insight into the professional world. An invaluable opportunity for hands on experience.

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

    • The extent to which I could truly be valued was limited because as an intern I didn't possess the training needed for the more advanced tasks.

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

    • All team members were truly friendly and approachable.

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

    • For my first project in the first 2 weeks I had a little free time, but for my second project I was swamped most of the time.

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

    • Quite a bit considering I was just an intern but still limited as my experience in the field was limited.

    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 managed to pick up distinctive skills that will definitely aid me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • All employees and interns were very laid back and approachable, making the atmosphere light and pleasant to work in.

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

    • Except for a few minor instances it was very well organised as we were constantly in touch with resourcing who would find us tasks for every free moment.

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

    • They certainly spent a lot of time and effort in teaching me various details of every project which would help me in the future.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I'm still waiting to hear back from them. Hopefully I will get a job with them as I loved the work environment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was definitely a good social scene as both interns and colleagues were always for group activities or a drink after work.

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

    • Pretty expensive but then again it was just as expensive as most of London is.

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

    • There were a few good bars in the area which were ideal for drinks after work combined with a great view.

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

    • There were quite a few opportunities as there are various activities to get involved in for a wide range of interests.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

International

September 2009

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