Summer Intern - Assurance Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Overall, I enjoyed it very much. It was hard work but it was also a lot of fun.

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

    • All colleagues made me feel welcome at all times. People were always friendly and helpful.

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

    • Guidance was given when necessary. There was a good structure for measuring your general progression but you were expected to use your initiative and common sense a lot of the time.

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

    • Varied from day to day. Working hours could be quite long.

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

    • Given a very good amount of responsibility right from the beginning, despite being from a very different academic background and knowing little about accountancy.

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

    • Great insight into working for a large company.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Was very rarely in the actual office but the atmosphere within the various teams was always great.

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

    • Very well organised- great induction. Good personal development management (assigned a counsellor and a buddy).

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

    • Very informative 3 day induction focused on the company and service lines.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Received a graduate job offer - was also able to change location of job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene with both other interns and general colleagues. Had a social budget that the interns used for drinks several times. Pizza making, bowling etc. was also organised for us, as was an end of internship ball. Went for after-work drinks with other colleagues too.

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

    • Fairly average- moved locations a couple of times so it varied. Travel expenses are reimbursed however.

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

    • Great variety of bars in Birmingham.

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

    • Several sports clubs and social networks (eg. Women's society).

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

West Midlands

October 2014

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