scholarship intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was very rewarding, both professionally and socially. People at EY seem extraordinarily friendly.

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

    • I was given sufficient responsibility and client exposure to feel valued

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

    • We were each assigned careers counsellors and a 'buddy' to ensure we made the most of our placements. Our managers also helped us meet our objectives.

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

    • I was given sufficient responsibility to be busy.

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

    • I helped create and took ownership of client deliverables. I also had substantial client exposure.

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

    • I developed strong presentation and organisational skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was the right mixture of social and professional. Everyone was very friendly.

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

    • It was organised to ensure I was on a project.

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

    • Over 3 years of investment and experience. That speaks volumes.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be content working there.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very social. Especially in London.

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

    • London is very expensive, though we were compensated and had expense paid socials.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London night life is amazing. The best in the country.

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

    • Lots of socials and things to do in London

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2014

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