Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Some tough moments at the beginning, but with time felt I became more and more competent in the role. Generally very helpful colleagues, introduced to many different elements of their work as well as different service lines.

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

    • They were very welcoming, invited me out to meals and introduced me to their own work projects. Also ever so grateful for tasks I helped them with.

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

    • My careers counselor took the effort to help me find contacts in EY Norway, where I'd really like to work.

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

    • Not at all hectic, but had work 90% of the time

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

    • Not much responsibility, but I think this reflects the hierarchical nature of what intern, level 1, level 2, level 3 etc work involves. On the other hand, able to try a wide range of tasks and projects.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Helped me to get a better idea of things I enjoy doing and am good at.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Some service lines are livelier than others - VAT in Birmingham is absolutely fantastic, Human Capital is friendly but not quite as close knit.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Extremely well organised both on part of EY as a whole and the Birmingham office.

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

    • Really felt they were investing in me as somebody they hoped would come work with them.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A great company to start off with. EY is hugely friendly and values its staff. Personally not sure about working in a office all day though.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Ate lunch together with some other from B'ham - met some great people. Really fun events at beginning and end of internship.

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

    • I guess this depends on which city you're in. B'ham is quite cheap.

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

    • Didn't go out, as living away from B'ham

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

    • Lunch out with colleagues

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

August 2014

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