Summer internship Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The people at EY were kind, and helped me settle in. I bonded well with the other interns and got to learn more about audit.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • EY paired you up with a buddy and a counsellor that would help you make the most of your experience, and the teams I was working with were very helpful.

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

    • My counsellor and buddy was always there to provide me with advise. When working at a client site it is usually the first year associates that helped me the most.

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

    • I was generally busy helping my team, however there were some days where I was unassigned work and would have to do web based learning courses instead.

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

    • I was given the same amount of responsibility as a first year associate, so I would get to speak to clients, and help towards completing the audit.

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

    • I learnt how to interact with clients, draft emails, and understand more about the audit process.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere at EY was very welcoming, and everyone was willing to help.

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

    • The internship was well organised and there were socials to bond with the other interns, as well as days where you could shadow a partner.

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

    • EY made sure I got to visit different clients and experience a day of volunteering. they also had a two day induction to help me settle into the office. I also got feedback from each of the managers I was working with.

    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
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They offered me a graduate job in audit which I will take up

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were socials for the interns as well as socials with the team you are working in

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was working in the London office so it was fairly expensive to commute and live out.

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

    • There were of places around London to socialise with your colleagues

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

    • Ey organised a CSR for the interns so we could spend the day gardening

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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