Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2/5
  • The Role
    1.8
  • The Company
    2.1
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • It was good to have insight in the big 4 accountancy business.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • They were quite helpful.

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

    • I did not have a good supervisor.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was not busy at all.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was not given much responsibility.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think it looks good on a CV and give you an idea about the company and the business services it provides.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite friendly

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was well organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had general overview of the software packages for audit procedures.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • You will get ACA professional qualification.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a few socials.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is a very expensive city.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A lot of restaurants and pubs around.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • E&Y have a lot of activities outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

October 2013

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