Assurance Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it

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

    • I felt fairly valued

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

    • The support and guidance was first class

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

    • Varied. Sometimes I was busy. Other days I had nothing to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Again it varied between managers. I felt I could have been given more at times but I appreciate that is hard when interns lack the necessary skills to complete certain tasks.

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

    • Hopefully it will give me a head start on the graduate scheme.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Welcoming and friendly

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

    • Very well. Never had an issue.

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

    • They didn't really but they will when I start the graduate scheme.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Appealing.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. I attended three after work socials in six weeks and I am still in contact with fellow interns now, months after we finished.

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

    • I lived at home and the socials were paid for.

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

    • Non-existent.

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

    • Yes.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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