Risk Advisory Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • There was quite a lot of variety, and I was able to have some influence over which projects I was put on, and therefore I worked on things which interested and developed me.

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

    • The people at EY were friendly and approachable, and willing to answer my many questions. Supervisors and managers listened to my opinions and suggestions.

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

    • Most supervisors were very diligent, despite being very busy with their own work.

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

    • The amount of work differed from day to day, but on most days, I was occupied from 9am - 5:30pm.

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

    • Responsibility varied with different projects - but I was given much client exposure, and even trusted to give a presentation to the client's top management at one point, which was a great and rare experience.

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

    • I learnt a lot about people skills and client interaction, and practised networking.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The environment felt moderately relaxed yet efficient.

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

    • There was a very good introductory induction week, which helped me to understand how to get the most out of my internship. During the internship itself, I had a counsellor who oversaw my progress. Weekly feedback and self-assessment helped to keep me on track and aware of my development.

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

    • We were given some basic training during the induction week. During the following weeks, supervisors and managers gave informal advice and explained things that I didn't understand.

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

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

    • There is opportunity to work with a range of big clients, and in various industry sectors. EY will also provide me with the opportunity to qualify with the CIMA on their Advisory Consultant Programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • In the London office - yes. In the regional office that I was originally based at - less so.

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

    • Average for the UK

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Average

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

    • There were opportunities to get involved with Corporate Social Responsibility.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

November 2013

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