Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement as I had lots of responsibility, got the opportunity to work in different offices and was part of enjoyable teams.

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

    • I definitely felt very valued by my colleagues especially considering I also got offered a graduate job before I left for after uni.

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

    • Both of my managers were extremely useful and helped with all queries an concerns I had throughout the year.

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

    • I was usually very busy on a daily basis and had to quickly learn how to successfully manage time

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during the placement year as I had my own sections of projects to work on

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

    • It has really helped me with final year as I am now more adaptable and my communication skills have improved

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was a mixture of friendliness, fun and professionalism. Everyone said hello no matter what their position was

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

    • When I was in Belfast the placement was set up well as the managers were very helpful. However, the training week prior to starting which was held in London could have been managed better.

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

    • They invested a lot in me considering the amount of time others had to spend training me and improving my skill set. Further to this, they have agreed to put me through my professional exams which will require substantial investment.

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

    • Very appealing as I have secured my graduate training contract with them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a better social scene with fellow placement students in the Dublin office as there were more students employed in the office.

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

    • I lived at home so the cost of living was not high. In Belfast I didn't socialise much therefore this cost was not high either.

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

    • The nightlife in Belfast is not as good as Dublin as it closes too early

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there were a few opportunities offered however this is an area that could be improved.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Northern Ireland

October 2014

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