Intern - TS Review

by EY

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the work and got on very well with my team and other colleagues. Due to my lack of accounting knowledge there were some jobs I couldn't do, but I didn't feel disadvantaged vs. other interns from accounting backgrounds.

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

    • I was given plenty of work that was useful to my colleagues and saved them time. I was even allowed to write part of a report that went to a client.

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

    • My supervisors answered any questions I had, gave me plenty of work and checked I was busy and ok with my work on a regular basis.

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

    • Due to the nature of the department I was in (TAS) summer can be a little quiet. Despite this I still has work to do most of the time and started my own research project to fill my spare time.

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

    • Whilst I wasn't given the most amount of responsibility due to the nature of the work, I was asked to do some important tasks and left to do them on my own.

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

    • My internship was not directly relevant to my degree, but has helped with excel skills, report writing and confidence in professional meetings and the wider professional context.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere varied from team to team, but many had lunches and evenings out together and everybody seemed friendly and relaxed.

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

    • Very well organised. The summer internship team have thought of everything from induction and socials to a black tie dinner send off.

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

    • There was a full 4 day induction followed by continuous support from colleagues and a comprehensive online learning site.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'm hoping to hear whether or not I have a job offer within two weeks - I'll definitely take it!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other interns were very friendly. We had a budget to spend on an evening social and had many lunches together.

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

    • I lived in York, whilst working in Leeds. Costs were very reasonable.

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

    • Plenty of nightlife in Leeds!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I volunteered running a day for local sixth form students and was helping to organise a CSR day for my team.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

North East

August 2014

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