Scholarship Intern Review
by EY
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.5
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The Company
4.6
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Had lots of opportunities in terms of work and responsibility given on my 3 week placement, with valuable exposure to senior people in the firm, such as partners and directors. Work was varied, and felt like I was contributing to the team.
From fellow interns right up to partner, everyone was friendly and always willing to help out. I was recognised for the work I had done and the people in my team/department would take the time to get to know you.
I was assigned a buddy, who is on the graduate programme, as well as a counsellor. If I had any problems I could speak to them, and was given guidance in terms of feedback.
Depended on the project, but usually fairly busy in the office. Some days were much busier due to deadlines, however I found that I was given more work after completing several tasks to a good standard. It was good to be challenged during my placement.
I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility for an intern - and also during one project within a smaller team I had the opportunity to contribute more.
Developed my networking skills and really was able to learn a lot in the three weeks here at EY. Will definitely be putting those to use in my 10 week internship next summer
The Company
Hot desk layout - I would be on a different desk each day which gave me the chance to introduce myself to more people on my floor. People are always happy to take time out to have a coffee and a chat if you ask.
Very well organised, we were assigned to a project each week, rotating around different parts of the Advisory Performance Improvement practice. Socials were organised to get to know everyone else on the scholarship programme as well as a useful induction prior to starting.
Really valuable opportunity for school leavers, don't think many other firms/companies invest as much as they do for pre-uni students as they do here at EY. Training is very good.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Will be going back for two more 10 week placements after my 1st and 2nd years at uni. Possibility of an offer on their ACP graduate programme
The Culture
Socials organised, and end of placement celebration dinner. All the scholars lived together in student accommodation so plenty of chances to hang out in the evenings after work and during weekends
Working and living in London, pretty much dependent on where you go and how often. Prices reasonable. Our accommodation was provided by EY.
Easy to get to places by tube/bus/taxi, convenient living in London
Events organised, activities with other scholars. Also plenty of clubs and networks at EY.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Banking
London
September 2013
