Auditor - Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • People were always friendly and helpful. Work given was challenging and made you use your initiative.

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

    • Felt a strong part of the team and instantly was given support/helping hand whenever required.

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

    • Senior staff were always there if needed to help you or give advice. Went out their way to help and was greatly appreciated.

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

    • Work given was appropriate and it was upon yourself if you wanted to increase your workload.

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

    • Responsibility was appropriate and was a measure of the status I has in the team. Was given extra reponsibility if asked.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt alot of things that I have taken me. E.g. Organisation. Time Management. Still using theses skills and I have benefited because of it.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Banter was plentiful! Ensured that everyone joked and everyone felt part of the team.

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

    • Work was there upon arrival. Support was there through assistance of buddies/counselling manager.

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

    • They ensured that enough information on the industry and the company itself meaning that we understood the company's perspective and where we stood. Team was always helpful in explaining different terms in the industry to gain a fuller understanding.

    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?

    • Excellent people! Always willing to help and could definitely see a future career with the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns was always up for doing something which meant we had alot of laughs.

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

    • Londons expensive but found nights such as comedy store to enjoy Londons brilliant nightlife.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Pub atmosphere was brilliant and was a regular waterhole for when you had finished work!

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

September 2009

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