Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • This was a completely new working environment for me, so I was taking on new responsibilities and completing different tasks right up until the final day.

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

    • Each member of the team encouraged me to help out with their projects and appreciated the work I did for them, providing extremely valuable feedback along the way.

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

    • I was given guidance and support from Analyst all the way up to Partner level.

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

    • There was a healthy stream of work being given from different members of the team at all different levels, meaning that not only were my tasks broad and interesting, but also I had to work hard on my prioritisation and time management skills in order to achieve a 'Perfect Balance'.

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

    • All the responsibility one would expect at intern level but was also encouraged to get a feel for the level of work of an analyst.

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

    • Professionalism, time management, communication and effective planning are all skills that I significantly improved during my internship. These will be invaluable for a long time to come.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • sometimes quiet, sometimes lively, but always a welcoming and productive atmosphere.

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

    • The structure of the internship with the induction event, Buddy/Counsellor scheme, Partner Shadow Day and final event was excellently thought out and excellently executed.

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

    • Beyond meetings with my Counsellor about my personal development every other week, the lunch and learn sessions and even meetings arranged by my colleagues contributed significantly to my personal progress.

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

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

    • Within a week of finishing my internship I was offered a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were various social events, some even arranged by the Partner, which I was encouraged to attend and at which I felt very welcome.

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

    • In Edinburgh when the Fringe Festival is on isn't cheap but easily affordable and a lot of fun.

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

    • Great city at the best time of the year, couldn't have been better.

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

    • Plenty to do within the City and there was even opportunities to get involved in with other members of the team.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

October 2013

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