Intern - FS Banking Capital Markets Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed myself. Made great connections and friends.

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

    • I wouldn't quite refer to it as family but definitely appreciated and got on well with everyone.

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

    • Really great at supervising. Was helpful throughout.

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

    • It fluctuated but more than half of the time I had limited to do.

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

    • In first 2 weeks a lot of leadership on an area but then it very much disappeared as there was limited for me to do.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have a related degree so is of great help.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A mixture but generally positive and fun.

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

    • Aside from pizza making hiccup it was an excellent smooth process

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

    • They seemed to be extremely keen for us to do everything. Lots of time and effort was put in.

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

    • Flexi Time

    International Travel

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

    • Still waiting to find out but I am hoping it will be positive result and I get a job.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great socialising both within interns and current EY employees. Was able to attend the banking strategy day which was fun.

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

    • Definitely not cheap but great income salary helped with that one!

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

    • Great nightlife!! It's London so was plenty going on.

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

    • Within the teams I was in it was a struggle to go to things but I know other teams had lots going on. I was able to socialise lots with interns though

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

August 2014

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