Summer Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time with EY. Was very well looked after and given plenty of opportunity.

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

    • I was integrated into the team straight away. It felt like I had worked there for years.

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

    • I believed throughout the internship that I was given good guidance, however I was made almost certain that I was going to get an offer, always being told how well I was doing and how I fit into the team, for me then to be not offered a graduate role at the end.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Constantly busy with a lot to do and many deadlines. Enjoyed how busy I was.

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

    • I was given plenty of responsibility, i was given technical work to do and also given the responsibility to run a presentation class and therefore was responsible for my own learning too.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The experience gave me fantastic skills for my career, not particularly helpful for my degree (economics), but skills I can take forward and definitely put on my CV.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A fantastic atmosphere within my team. They felt like a family, very chatty and friendly. Brilliant team.

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

    • A very good set up. Well structured, I knew what I was there to do.

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

    • They tried to get me involved in meetings and learning sessions so that I could try and learn/develop as much as possible in the 6 weeks.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Very appealing. They have a good structure and will promote you if you are ready.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went on a few socials paid for by the company. Made many friends on my internship.

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

    • Birmingham isn't too expensive. Standard prices.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Birmingham has a good nightlife, was able to experience is once with my team.

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

    • We had a few events, cocktail making after work. We went for meals also.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

October 2014

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