Scholarship Intern - FS Risk 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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About You
4.4
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The Company
4.3
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Everything Else
4.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
It was a well rounded experience with activities being organised outside of the official work hours as well such as networking events.
But only because it's hard to prove your capability in 3 weeks.
There were 3 induction days covering all aspects of EY and anyone is happy to answer your questions when you are working in the office.
A lot of Excel and PowerPoint work which was really useful, but they were used for very different things than you would use them for day-to-day things.
The Company
Sometimes there was a lull in the work, but as long as you take the initiative to go and find work this isn't a problem at all. Everyone also understands that you are a newcomer and don't know everything.
I didn't meet one person who was miserable, everyone was really friendly! The rapport between the rest of the interns too is great.
Accommodation in London was provided for the duration of my internship so that I didn't have to commute; there were 3 induction days at the beginning to help you; you are provided with a buddy and a counsellor who helps you with personal development.
As the internship was so short (3 weeks) there wasn't enough time to be placed on a project, but I got to experience many areas in my department and meet a lot of people.
Every employee knows the company's ethos and vision for the future. I didn't meet anyone unfriendly and the working environment is great.
It gave me little taster, but when I go back next summer for a longer internship (10 weeks) that will help me decide for definite.
Everything Else
The realise you are a working member, contributing like everyone else and so they pay you during the internship.
They encourage you to network all the time and people are generally very happy just to meet you for a quick coffee during the day.
They were all expenses paid and introduced you to a lot of people to build relationships. They were all great fun. Some examples are: table tennis, drinks, dinner etc.
There are posters about advertising company clubs however I didn't get a chance to experience any of them.
It was great and I really enjoyed my time there. As I'm on the Scholarship programme I have another two 10 week internships left and I cannot wait!
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Audit, Investment Banking, Retail Banking
London
September 2013
