Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it. Apart from work, we had many social events organised by the Summer Internship Team which made the internship a blast! As for work, I really enjoyed working alongside my team.

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

    • My colleagues were really nice, friendly and supportive. They were always ready to give us guidance at anytime (provided they don't have meetings).

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

    • My supervisors and managers were really supportive. They never hesitated to explain anything when I was in doubt.

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

    • I was rather busy most of the days, as were given actual responsibilities to take on.

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

    • I was quite impressed with my supervisors on how much responsibility they placed on us.

    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 have gained invaluable skills which have made me view university differently now, and I have realised I have gained some positive attributes which have helped me in classes!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was professional and rather chilled at the same time. We have small chats over short coffee breaks whenever we're done with a piece of work.

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

    • Everything was organised smoothly in terms of induction events, social events, training and work.

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

    • Constantly met up with my counsellor on a weekly basis who keeps track with my progress in my personal development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Managed to secure a graduate offer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had regular drinks with fellow interns.

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

    • To be frank, living in central London can be quite costly.

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

    • Nightlife in London was rather superb! There's just so many things to do.

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

    • We were involved in a CSR day during the induction week at an ecological park.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

London

October 2013

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