Financial Services Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I absolutely loved working at EY TAS.

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

    • I felt like some colleagues really embraced the interns, and others could not be bothered to engage. This is expected in any workplace, however.

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

    • The managers at EY were engaging and helpful at all times.

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

    • I was always given a lot of meaningful work to do.

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

    • I was given actual work that was needed for clients and deals, which gave me a sense of importance.

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

    • It will help me in my future career in finance.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a lot of hard workers, very intense atmosphere, but the kind that fuels you to work hard as well.

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

    • Very well organized!

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

    • There was a mix bag, but some managers really invested a lot where others did not.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • The future prospects are very appealing!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the interns really got on and I made friends for life!

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

    • LONDON IS TOO EXPENSIVE!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife is obviously incredible.

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

    • There was always opportunities from EY to get involved with.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

October 2014

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