Analyst - Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The people I worked with were friendly, as were the other interns.

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

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

    • I felt I could ask for help on any task that I struggled with.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There was often little work to do, and this was the most challenging part of the placement, as I felt I was pestering colleagues for work to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

    • The general experience of working in a large firm is invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was many office activities going on - from dress down days to charity fund raisers.

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

    • The internship started with a three day induction before starting in the office, which set out what the internship would involve, and was very useful... and fun!

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

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a graduate job at the end of my placement, which I have accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a black tie event held at the end of the internship which was a fun night, and the interns all got on well in the office and often went out after work together.

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

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

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

    • There was a 5-a-side football tournament between companies that there was the opportunity to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

November 2013

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