Assurance - Audit Services - Financial Services - Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

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

    • Was valued by fellow colleagues for my effort.

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

    • My counselor helped me to manage my work successfully.

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

    • Worked about 10-12 hours a day on average.

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

    • Given a lot of responsibility for an intern and I thrived under this pressure.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and accommodating throughout the year.

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

    • Very impressed. We received suitable training, were given a week for induction.

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

    • I completed some exams towards my ICAS qualification and received technical training throughout the year to help me expand my knowledge on auditing and the industry in general.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. EY offer graduate roles that include the chance to complete an ICAS qualification.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A group of clubs and societies were made available to all employees.

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

    • I lived at home during placement year so I am unavailable to give an insightful opinion on the cost of living in London, for those from outside London.

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

    • Very good, as there are a lot of clubs and bars in London.

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

    • Yes, there were many CSR activities that all employees could take part in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit

London

November 2013

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