Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • My placement was fantastic as it offered so many chances for client interactions and I became very close to my team. I had great exposure to a variety of areas and therefore really felt like my input was appreciated.

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

    • Became very close to all the members of all my teams, even those more senior are very relatable and are very hands on and will always answer your questions.

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

    • I had a fantastic counsellor who was always on hand to offer help and support when I needed it. The counselling system they have is really good.

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

    • It is very dependent on the time of year but as a whole apart from the first week we joined I never had any free days - so no chance to get bored.

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

    • I was given the right about of responsibility to push me when I needed it but not too much to overwhelm me when I was getting to grips with the work.

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

    • The CA qualification will be invaluable and the exposure I got to the industry and hearing from those working in it will prove very useful.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • At the office it's much quieter because often you are alone without our team, however with your teams often at the client the atmosphere is great, good balance of work and talking.

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

    • The placement was well organised as was my timetable throughout the year.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We complete 2 of the CA exams and also have a number of department wide and industrial placement student training.

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

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

    • Finishing the CA qualification will be extremely useful.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The placement students all got on really well both at college and during the placement.

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

    • Socialising was expensive in London as to be expected.

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

    • Nightlife was great, great restaurants and bars to visit with your team.

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

    • Emails were often sent around about events out side and there was a social committee in the department.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2014

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