Intern - Assurance Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • The people were great. Lots of social events were organised to make sure we never got bored! I learned so much while I was there - overall, a great experience

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

    • We were all assigned a buddy who looked after us throughout our internship and were there to answer any questions. This made sure we felt welcome straight from the start. The colleagues I worked with during my time there were also really welcoming - EY is a very friendly environment to work in

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

    • My buddy and counsellor were both great in providing support. My buddy was there to offer advice and answer any questions, while my counsellor was there to monitor my progress, discuss goals with me and ultimately help me get the most out of my time there

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

    • Very busy - working hours were generally 9am to 6/7pm, with very little time for breaks!

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

    • Much more responsibility than I was expecting - I was responsible for carrying out audit tasks, as well as discussing matters directly with the client (at some times without supervision). I enjoyed the responsibility though and it definitely helped me get the most out of my time there!

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

    • Skills such as time-management, teamwork and communication will help be with my degree studies. The skills I learned directly relating to accountancy will help me in my future career

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very welcoming - EY is regarded highly for its friendly working environment and it certainly comes across

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

    • Communication was a little sparse leading up to the internship but during the 6 weeks of work it was pretty well organised

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very highly - we all attended 4 days of training and then were given company laptops and equipment to use throughout the internship

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

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

    • I have been offered a place on the graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - everyone was very friendly and sociable

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London, so very high

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

    • London's nightlife is great!

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

    • There's always lots to get involved with in London

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Audit

London

October 2014

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