Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Great people throughout the firm and client variation was interesting

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

    • They could not have been more helpful and everyone took time to guide you, recognising your lack of experience

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

    • Great set of support in place from grad recruitment right through to a personal counsellor and buddy to help you through day-to-day tasks

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

    • It was not the busiest part of the year yet there was still a vast amount of work to complete. Always a different project on the go, and good opportunities to be part of some medium-long term tasks

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

    • I was given plenty of opportunity to speak to clients and carry out my own work without a more senior colleague present. They were, however, willing to help if I did not feel I had the confidence

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Great sense of achievement at end of internship and really helped to relate my course to the real world, highlighting why I am studying at university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The remote nature of the work means that the office is rarely occupied by everyone. Yet there is still a good network of nights out 'and social activities organised by the social committees.

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

    • Communications was fast and efficient and my full program for the internship was mapped out before I began so that I was never left looking for work. Good mix of social, CSR and client work

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

    • They really made a great effort to show how they will continue to support me through my final year at university and how I will be trained if I gain a place

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very pleased with opportunities for the future

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had several regional conversion events before the internship began so I knew all fellow interns in Scotland well. There were then introductory and final events in London with all UK interns meaning we could all meet and keep in touch throughout the 6 weeks

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

    • Stayed close to home so used to it but generally around the outside London average

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife is good with plenty of bars and clubs

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

    • Plenty of nights out, organised and ran a charity day, took part in a CSR activity day and endless networks and societies to join if interested.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2013

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